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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,710.12, 333,541.71 and 134,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,710.12, 333,541.71 and 134,271 is: 185,283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,710.12 : 333,541.71 = 134,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,710.12/333,541.71 = 134,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,710.12x = 333,541.71 × 134,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,710.12x = 44,784,978,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,784,978,943.41/241,710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,283.84

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