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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,502.29, 362,254.68 and 141,592.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,502.29, 362,254.68 and 141,592.42 is: 212,389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,502.29 : 362,254.68 = 141,592.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,502.29/362,254.68 = 141,592.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,502.29x = 362,254.68 × 141,592.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,502.29x = 51,292,515,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,292,515,722.08/241,502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,389.36

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