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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,478.34, 362,217.52 and 91,718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,478.34, 362,217.52 and 91,718.27 is: 137,577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,478.34 : 362,217.52 = 91,718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,478.34/362,217.52 = 91,718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,478.34x = 362,217.52 × 91,718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,478.34x = 33,221,964,298.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,221,964,298.09/241,478.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,577.41

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