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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,295.22, 361,753.56 and 152,361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,295.22, 361,753.56 and 152,361.88 is: 228,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,295.22 : 361,753.56 = 152,361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,295.22/361,753.56 = 152,361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,295.22x = 361,753.56 × 152,361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,295.22x = 55,117,451,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,117,451,593.91/241,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,423.30

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