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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,919.27, 335,226.98 and 134,029.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,919.27, 335,226.98 and 134,029.22 is: 184,959.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,919.27 : 335,226.98 = 134,029.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,919.27/335,226.98 = 134,029.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,919.27x = 335,226.98 × 134,029.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,919.27x = 44,930,209,479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,930,209,479.22/242,919.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,959.43

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