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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,275.72, 332,945.46 and 145,725.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,275.72, 332,945.46 and 145,725.96 is: 201,092.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,275.72 : 332,945.46 = 145,725.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,275.72/332,945.46 = 145,725.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,275.72x = 332,945.46 × 145,725.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,275.72x = 48,518,796,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,518,796,786.14/241,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,092.74

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