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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,803.27, 333,678 and 134,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,803.27, 333,678 and 134,374.20 is: 185,430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,803.27 : 333,678 = 134,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,803.27/333,678 = 134,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,803.27x = 333,678 × 134,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,803.27x = 44,837,714,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,837,714,307.60/241,803.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,430.55

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