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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,966.25, 364,507.83 and 76,754.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,966.25, 364,507.83 and 76,754.25 is: 115,149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,966.25 : 364,507.83 = 76,754.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,966.25/364,507.83 = 76,754.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,966.25x = 364,507.83 × 76,754.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,966.25x = 27,977,525,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,977,525,110.78/242,966.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,149.84

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