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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,590.83, 333,007.55 and 164,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,590.83, 333,007.55 and 164,042.24 is: 226,114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,590.83 : 333,007.55 = 164,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,590.83/333,007.55 = 164,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,590.83x = 333,007.55 × 164,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,590.83x = 54,627,301,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,627,301,953.66/241,590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,114.97

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