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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,796.23, 364,299.25 and 130,345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,796.23, 364,299.25 and 130,345.13 is: 195,574.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,796.23 : 364,299.25 = 130,345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,796.23/364,299.25 = 130,345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,796.23x = 364,299.25 × 130,345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,796.23x = 47,484,633,100.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,484,633,100.15/242,796.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,574.01

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