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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,662.64, 333,487.56 and 134,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,662.64, 333,487.56 and 134,230 is: 185,233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,662.64 : 333,487.56 = 134,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,662.64/333,487.56 = 134,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,662.64x = 333,487.56 × 134,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,662.64x = 44,764,035,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,764,035,178.80/241,662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,233.58

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