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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,795.69, 364,231.04 and 82,834.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,795.69, 364,231.04 and 82,834.15 is: 124,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,795.69 : 364,231.04 = 82,834.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,795.69/364,231.04 = 82,834.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,795.69x = 364,231.04 × 82,834.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,795.69x = 30,170,767,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,170,767,277.27/242,795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,264.01

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