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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,397.46, 362,074.92 and 108,241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,397.46, 362,074.92 and 108,241.98 is: 162,353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,397.46 : 362,074.92 = 108,241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,397.46/362,074.92 = 108,241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,397.46x = 362,074.92 × 108,241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,397.46x = 39,191,706,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,191,706,249.14/241,397.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,353.43

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