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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,699.70, 377,549.55 and 242,022.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,699.70, 377,549.55 and 242,022.90 is: 363,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,699.70 : 377,549.55 = 242,022.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,699.70/377,549.55 = 242,022.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,699.70x = 377,549.55 × 242,022.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,699.70x = 91,375,636,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,375,636,984.70/251,699.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,034.35

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