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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,131.28, 361,623.03 and 166,729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,131.28, 361,623.03 and 166,729.54 is: 250,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,131.28 : 361,623.03 = 166,729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,131.28/361,623.03 = 166,729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,131.28x = 361,623.03 × 166,729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,131.28x = 60,293,241,445.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,293,241,445.31/241,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,043.22

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