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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,484.90, 363,554.55 and 109,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,484.90, 363,554.55 and 109,256.10 is: 163,806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,484.90 : 363,554.55 = 109,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,484.90/363,554.55 = 109,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,484.90x = 363,554.55 × 109,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,484.90x = 39,720,552,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,720,552,270.26/242,484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,806.29

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