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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,477.02, 362,067.78 and 115,155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,477.02, 362,067.78 and 115,155.90 is: 172,663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,477.02 : 362,067.78 = 115,155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,477.02/362,067.78 = 115,155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,477.02x = 362,067.78 × 115,155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,477.02x = 41,694,241,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,694,241,066.90/241,477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,663.39

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