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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,063.62, 416,430.80 and 241,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,063.62, 416,430.80 and 241,017.16 is: 332,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,063.62 : 416,430.80 = 241,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,063.62/416,430.80 = 241,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,063.62x = 416,430.80 × 241,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,063.62x = 100,366,968,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,366,968,752.53/302,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,270.96

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