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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,802.40, 364,030.80 and 92,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,802.40, 364,030.80 and 92,984.80 is: 139,411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,802.40 : 364,030.80 = 92,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,802.40/364,030.80 = 92,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,802.40x = 364,030.80 × 92,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,802.40x = 33,849,331,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,849,331,131.84/242,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,411.02

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