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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,854.80, 364,282.20 and 95,110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,854.80, 364,282.20 and 95,110.80 is: 142,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,854.80 : 364,282.20 = 95,110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,854.80/364,282.20 = 95,110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,854.80x = 364,282.20 × 95,110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,854.80x = 34,647,171,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,647,171,467.76/242,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,666.20

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