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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,297.22, 361,756.56 and 152,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,297.22, 361,756.56 and 152,363.88 is: 228,426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,297.22 : 361,756.56 = 152,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,297.22/361,756.56 = 152,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,297.22x = 361,756.56 × 152,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,297.22x = 55,118,633,097.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,118,633,097.05/241,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,426.31

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