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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,134.02, 1,425,249.90 and 240,168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,134.02, 1,425,249.90 and 240,168.12 is: 360,264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,134.02 : 1,425,249.90 = 240,168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,134.02/1,425,249.90 = 240,168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,134.02x = 1,425,249.90 × 240,168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,134.02x = 342,299,589,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,299,589,013.19/950,134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,264.53

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