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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,689.46, 333,574.21 and 180,741.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,689.46, 333,574.21 and 180,741.46 is: 249,455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,689.46 : 333,574.21 = 180,741.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,689.46/333,574.21 = 180,741.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,689.46x = 333,574.21 × 180,741.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,689.46x = 60,290,689,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,290,689,733.75/241,689.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,455.19

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