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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,246.92, 362,045.34 and 136,270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,246.92, 362,045.34 and 136,270.92 is: 204,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,246.92 : 362,045.34 = 136,270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,246.92/362,045.34 = 136,270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,246.92x = 362,045.34 × 136,270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,246.92x = 49,336,251,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,336,251,563.51/241,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,505.21

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