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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,655.62, 334,865.07 and 135,223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,655.62, 334,865.07 and 135,223.29 is: 186,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,655.62 : 334,865.07 = 135,223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,655.62/334,865.07 = 135,223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,655.62x = 334,865.07 × 135,223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,655.62x = 45,281,556,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,281,556,471.48/242,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,608.32

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