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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,085.44, 361,626.72 and 130,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,085.44, 361,626.72 and 130,977.28 is: 196,465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,085.44 : 361,626.72 = 130,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,085.44/361,626.72 = 130,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,085.44x = 361,626.72 × 130,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,085.44x = 47,364,884,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,884,160.92/241,085.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,465.14

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