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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,701.20, 363,792.60 and 92,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,701.20, 363,792.60 and 92,883.60 is: 139,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,701.20 : 363,792.60 = 92,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,701.20/363,792.60 = 92,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,701.20x = 363,792.60 × 92,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,701.20x = 33,790,366,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,790,366,341.36/242,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,226.20

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