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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,666.54, 361,293.57 and 231,152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,666.54, 361,293.57 and 231,152.82 is: 347,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,666.54 : 361,293.57 = 231,152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,666.54/361,293.57 = 231,152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,666.54x = 361,293.57 × 231,152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,666.54x = 83,514,027,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,514,027,553.37/240,666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,011.38

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