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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,632.20, 363,775.98 and 92,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,632.20, 363,775.98 and 92,746.20 is: 139,053.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,632.20 : 363,775.98 = 92,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,632.20/363,775.98 = 92,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,632.20x = 363,775.98 × 92,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,632.20x = 33,738,839,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,738,839,796.28/242,632.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,053.43

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