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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,579.26, 363,851.83 and 90,747.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,579.26, 363,851.83 and 90,747.37 is: 136,114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,579.26 : 363,851.83 = 90,747.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,579.26/363,851.83 = 90,747.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,579.26x = 363,851.83 × 90,747.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,579.26x = 33,018,594,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,018,594,369.19/242,579.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,114.67

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