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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,555.52, 363,821.13 and 92,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,555.52, 363,821.13 and 92,867.52 is: 139,296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,555.52 : 363,821.13 = 92,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,555.52/363,821.13 = 92,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,555.52x = 363,821.13 × 92,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,555.52x = 33,787,166,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,787,166,066.70/242,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,296.63

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