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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,571.08, 363,926.82 and 100,390.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,571.08, 363,926.82 and 100,390.11 is: 150,614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,571.08 : 363,926.82 = 100,390.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,571.08/363,926.82 = 100,390.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,571.08x = 363,926.82 × 100,390.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,571.08x = 36,534,653,527.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,534,653,527.03/242,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,614.22

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