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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,241.12, 352,460.16 and 240,759.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,241.12, 352,460.16 and 240,759.48 is: 333,770.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,241.12 : 352,460.16 = 240,759.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,241.12/352,460.16 = 240,759.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,241.12x = 352,460.16 × 240,759.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,241.12x = 84,858,124,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,858,124,842.32/254,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,770.26

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