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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,119.68, 332,775.96 and 158,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,119.68, 332,775.96 and 158,404.40 is: 218,618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,119.68 : 332,775.96 = 158,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,119.68/332,775.96 = 158,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,119.68x = 332,775.96 × 158,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,119.68x = 52,713,176,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,713,176,278.22/241,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,618.31

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