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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,881.33, 364,002.13 and 136,263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,881.33, 364,002.13 and 136,263.25 is: 204,215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,881.33 : 364,002.13 = 136,263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,881.33/364,002.13 = 136,263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,881.33x = 364,002.13 × 136,263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,881.33x = 49,600,113,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,600,113,240.72/242,881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,215.42

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