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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,748.76, 333,344.25 and 165,280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,748.76, 333,344.25 and 165,280.26 is: 227,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,748.76 : 333,344.25 = 165,280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,748.76/333,344.25 = 165,280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,748.76x = 333,344.25 × 165,280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,748.76x = 55,095,224,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,095,224,309.51/241,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,902.82

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