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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,649.96, 333,503.07 and 146,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,649.96, 333,503.07 and 146,209.28 is: 201,784.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,649.96 : 333,503.07 = 146,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,649.96/333,503.07 = 146,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,649.96x = 333,503.07 × 146,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,649.96x = 48,761,243,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,761,243,742.49/241,649.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,784.61

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