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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,901.06, 364,393.12 and 82,968.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,901.06, 364,393.12 and 82,968.22 is: 124,466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,901.06 : 364,393.12 = 82,968.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,901.06/364,393.12 = 82,968.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,901.06x = 364,393.12 × 82,968.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,901.06x = 30,233,048,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,233,048,546.65/242,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,466.52

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