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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,689.96, 333,574.90 and 180,741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,689.96, 333,574.90 and 180,741.96 is: 249,455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,689.96 : 333,574.90 = 180,741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,689.96/333,574.90 = 180,741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,689.96x = 333,574.90 × 180,741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,689.96x = 60,290,981,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,290,981,232.80/241,689.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,455.88

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