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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,101.93, 1,425,201.90 and 240,136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,101.93, 1,425,201.90 and 240,136.12 is: 360,216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,101.93 : 1,425,201.90 = 240,136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,101.93/1,425,201.90 = 240,136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,101.93x = 1,425,201.90 × 240,136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,101.93x = 342,242,454,482.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,242,454,482.63/950,101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,216.57

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