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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,423.70, 362,135.55 and 146,945.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,423.70, 362,135.55 and 146,945.30 is: 220,417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,423.70 : 362,135.55 = 146,945.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,423.70/362,135.55 = 146,945.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,423.70x = 362,135.55 × 146,945.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,423.70x = 53,214,117,035.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214,117,035.42/241,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,417.95

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