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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,510.14, 363,805.98 and 109,387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,510.14, 363,805.98 and 109,387.18 is: 164,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,510.14 : 363,805.98 = 109,387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,510.14/363,805.98 = 109,387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,510.14x = 363,805.98 × 109,387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,510.14x = 39,795,710,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,795,710,219.34/242,510.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,099.16

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