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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,502.21, 362,254.57 and 141,592.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,502.21, 362,254.57 and 141,592.34 is: 212,389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,502.21 : 362,254.57 = 141,592.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,502.21/362,254.57 = 141,592.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,502.21x = 362,254.57 × 141,592.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,502.21x = 51,292,472,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,292,472,085.11/241,502.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,389.24

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