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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,804.28, 333,698 and 134,378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,804.28, 333,698 and 134,378.84 is: 185,447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,804.28 : 333,698 = 134,378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,804.28/333,698 = 134,378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,804.28x = 333,698 × 134,378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,804.28x = 44,841,950,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,841,950,150.32/241,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,447.30

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