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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,950.68, 364,299.66 and 109,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,950.68, 364,299.66 and 109,767.24 is: 164,593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,950.68 : 364,299.66 = 109,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,950.68/364,299.66 = 109,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,950.68x = 364,299.66 × 109,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,950.68x = 39,988,168,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,988,168,211.14/242,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,593.77

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