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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,844.40, 364,266.60 and 183,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,844.40, 364,266.60 and 183,795.40 is: 275,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,844.40 : 364,266.60 = 183,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,844.40/364,266.60 = 183,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,844.40x = 364,266.60 × 183,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,844.40x = 66,950,525,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950,525,453.64/242,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,693.10

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