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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,175.52, 360,006.77 and 223,387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,175.52, 360,006.77 and 223,387.92 is: 333,454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,175.52 : 360,006.77 = 223,387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,175.52/360,006.77 = 223,387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,175.52x = 360,006.77 × 223,387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,175.52x = 80,421,162,419.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,421,162,419.28/241,175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,454.91

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