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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,698.20, 377,547.30 and 242,021.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,698.20, 377,547.30 and 242,021.40 is: 363,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,698.20 : 377,547.30 = 242,021.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,698.20/377,547.30 = 242,021.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,698.20x = 377,547.30 × 242,021.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,698.20x = 91,374,526,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,374,526,112.22/251,698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,032.10

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