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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,652.80, 333,471.66 and 134,229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,652.80, 333,471.66 and 134,229.76 is: 185,231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,652.80 : 333,471.66 = 134,229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,652.80/333,471.66 = 134,229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,652.80x = 333,471.66 × 134,229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,652.80x = 44,761,820,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,761,820,888.60/241,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,231.96

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