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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,613.72, 363,903.27 and 90,781.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,613.72, 363,903.27 and 90,781.92 is: 136,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,613.72 : 363,903.27 = 90,781.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,613.72/363,903.27 = 90,781.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,613.72x = 363,903.27 × 90,781.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,613.72x = 33,035,837,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,035,837,544.88/242,613.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,166.40

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