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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,002.72, 361,508.88 and 169,633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,002.72, 361,508.88 and 169,633.44 is: 254,453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,002.72 : 361,508.88 = 169,633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,002.72/361,508.88 = 169,633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,002.72x = 361,508.88 × 169,633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,002.72x = 61,323,994,904.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,323,994,904.95/241,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,453.54

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