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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,140.42, 361,791.63 and 169,168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,140.42, 361,791.63 and 169,168.32 is: 253,809.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,140.42 : 361,791.63 = 169,168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,140.42/361,791.63 = 169,168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,140.42x = 361,791.63 × 169,168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,140.42x = 61,203,682,237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,203,682,237.16/241,140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,809.30

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