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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,421.70, 362,132.55 and 141,629.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,421.70, 362,132.55 and 141,629.70 is: 212,444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,421.70 : 362,132.55 = 141,629.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,421.70/362,132.55 = 141,629.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,421.70x = 362,132.55 × 141,629.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,421.70x = 51,288,724,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,288,724,416.74/241,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,444.55

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