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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,394.76, 362,086.65 and 142,184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,394.76, 362,086.65 and 142,184.30 is: 213,273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,394.76 : 362,086.65 = 142,184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,394.76/362,086.65 = 142,184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,394.76x = 362,086.65 × 142,184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,394.76x = 51,483,035,059.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,483,035,059.16/241,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,273.21

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