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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,526.16, 334,671.24 and 135,090.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,526.16, 334,671.24 and 135,090.64 is: 186,416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,526.16 : 334,671.24 = 135,090.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,526.16/334,671.24 = 135,090.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,526.16x = 334,671.24 × 135,090.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,526.16x = 45,210,952,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,210,952,001.19/242,526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,416.81

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