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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,230.42, 332,913.08 and 139,274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,230.42, 332,913.08 and 139,274.57 is: 192,207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,230.42 : 332,913.08 = 139,274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,230.42/332,913.08 = 139,274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,230.42x = 332,913.08 × 139,274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,230.42x = 46,366,327,244.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,366,327,244.84/241,230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,207.63

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