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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,999.73, 364,462.63 and 93,310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,999.73, 364,462.63 and 93,310.52 is: 139,951.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,999.73 : 364,462.63 = 93,310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,999.73/364,462.63 = 93,310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,999.73x = 364,462.63 × 93,310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,999.73x = 34,008,195,470.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,008,195,470.28/242,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,951.58

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