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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,477.04, 334,628.66 and 135,047.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,477.04, 334,628.66 and 135,047.08 is: 186,370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,477.04 : 334,628.66 = 135,047.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,477.04/334,628.66 = 135,047.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,477.04x = 334,628.66 × 135,047.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,477.04x = 45,190,623,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,190,623,417.31/242,477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,370.73

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