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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,087.44, 361,629.72 and 130,979.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,087.44, 361,629.72 and 130,979.28 is: 196,468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,087.44 : 361,629.72 = 130,979.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,087.44/361,629.72 = 130,979.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,087.44x = 361,629.72 × 130,979.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,087.44x = 47,366,000,352.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,366,000,352.20/241,087.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,468.14

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