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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,297.72, 361,757.31 and 152,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,297.72, 361,757.31 and 152,364.38 is: 228,427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,297.72 : 361,757.31 = 152,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,297.72/361,757.31 = 152,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,297.72x = 361,757.31 × 152,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,297.72x = 55,118,928,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,118,928,248.62/241,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,427.06

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