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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,946.90, 335,264.42 and 134,052.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,946.90, 335,264.42 and 134,052.23 is: 184,990.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,946.90 : 335,264.42 = 134,052.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,946.90/335,264.42 = 134,052.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,946.90x = 335,264.42 × 134,052.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,946.90x = 44,942,944,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942,944,313.95/242,946.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,990.81

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