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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,069.60, 361,664.66 and 170,130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,069.60, 361,664.66 and 170,130.71 is: 255,238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,069.60 : 361,664.66 = 170,130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,069.60/361,664.66 = 170,130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,069.60x = 361,664.66 × 170,130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,069.60x = 61,530,266,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,530,266,717.20/241,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,238.60

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