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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,301.52, 361,937.48 and 108,146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,301.52, 361,937.48 and 108,146.04 is: 162,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,301.52 : 361,937.48 = 108,146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,301.52/361,937.48 = 108,146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,301.52x = 361,937.48 × 108,146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,301.52x = 39,142,105,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,142,105,189.58/241,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,212.43

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