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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,313.92, 360,011.48 and 228,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,313.92, 360,011.48 and 228,250.24 is: 340,522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,313.92 : 360,011.48 = 228,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,313.92/360,011.48 = 228,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,313.92x = 360,011.48 × 228,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,313.92x = 82,172,706,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,172,706,712.76/241,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,522.03

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