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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,997.48, 362,759.28 and 135,433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,997.48, 362,759.28 and 135,433.48 is: 203,017.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,997.48 : 362,759.28 = 135,433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,997.48/362,759.28 = 135,433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,997.48x = 362,759.28 × 135,433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,997.48x = 49,129,749,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,129,749,878.90/241,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,017.61

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