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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,131.15, 361,622.85 and 166,729.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,131.15, 361,622.85 and 166,729.41 is: 250,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,131.15 : 361,622.85 = 166,729.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,131.15/361,622.85 = 166,729.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,131.15x = 361,622.85 × 166,729.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,131.15x = 60,293,163,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,293,163,249.65/241,131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,043.03

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