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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,297.88, 361,040.51 and 150,140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,297.88, 361,040.51 and 150,140.97 is: 224,647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,297.88 : 361,040.51 = 150,140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,297.88/361,040.51 = 150,140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,297.88x = 361,040.51 × 150,140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,297.88x = 54,206,971,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,206,971,629.99/241,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,647.53

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