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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,997.73, 362,759.66 and 135,433.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,997.73, 362,759.66 and 135,433.73 is: 203,017.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,997.73 : 362,759.66 = 135,433.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,997.73/362,759.66 = 135,433.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,997.73x = 362,759.66 × 135,433.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,997.73x = 49,129,891,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,129,891,356.36/241,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,017.98

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