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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,313.80, 361,970.70 and 202,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,313.80, 361,970.70 and 202,239.40 is: 303,359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,313.80 : 361,970.70 = 202,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,313.80/361,970.70 = 202,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,313.80x = 361,970.70 × 202,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,313.80x = 73,204,737,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,204,737,185.58/241,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,359.10

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