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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,575.38, 363,846.02 and 90,743.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,575.38, 363,846.02 and 90,743.49 is: 136,108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,575.38 : 363,846.02 = 90,743.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,575.38/363,846.02 = 90,743.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,575.38x = 363,846.02 × 90,743.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,575.38x = 33,016,657,223.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,016,657,223.69/242,575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,108.86

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