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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,179.52, 360,012.72 and 223,391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,179.52, 360,012.72 and 223,391.92 is: 333,460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,179.52 : 360,012.72 = 223,391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,179.52/360,012.72 = 223,391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,179.52x = 360,012.72 × 223,391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,179.52x = 80,423,932,745.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,423,932,745.22/241,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,460.87

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