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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,296.22, 361,755.06 and 152,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,296.22, 361,755.06 and 152,362.88 is: 228,424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,296.22 : 361,755.06 = 152,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,296.22/361,755.06 = 152,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,296.22x = 361,755.06 × 152,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,296.22x = 55,118,042,796.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,118,042,796.17/241,296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,424.81

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