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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,004.60, 432,006.90 and 241,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,004.60, 432,006.90 and 241,348.60 is: 362,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,004.60 : 432,006.90 = 241,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,004.60/432,006.90 = 241,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,004.60x = 432,006.90 × 241,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,004.60x = 104,264,260,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,264,260,505.34/288,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,022.90

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