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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,855.93, 333,746.81 and 134,422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,855.93, 333,746.81 and 134,422.26 is: 185,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,855.93 : 333,746.81 = 134,422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,855.93/333,746.81 = 134,422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,855.93x = 333,746.81 × 134,422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,855.93x = 44,862,998,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,862,998,127.15/241,855.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,494.72

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