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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,797.02, 333,828.54 and 155,904.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,797.02, 333,828.54 and 155,904.35 is: 215,243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,797.02 : 333,828.54 = 155,904.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,797.02/333,828.54 = 155,904.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,797.02x = 333,828.54 × 155,904.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,797.02x = 52,045,319,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,045,319,871.01/241,797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,243.85

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