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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,151.62, 361,802.72 and 145,194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,151.62, 361,802.72 and 145,194.02 is: 217,836.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,151.62 : 361,802.72 = 145,194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,151.62/361,802.72 = 145,194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,151.62x = 361,802.72 × 145,194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,151.62x = 52,531,591,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,531,591,363.73/241,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,836.36

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