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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,802.47, 362,983.94 and 129,701.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,802.47, 362,983.94 and 129,701.62 is: 194,702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,802.47 : 362,983.94 = 129,701.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,802.47/362,983.94 = 129,701.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,802.47x = 362,983.94 × 129,701.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,802.47x = 47,079,604,403.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,079,604,403.47/241,802.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,702.74

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