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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,235.46, 463,320.66 and 241,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,235.46, 463,320.66 and 241,741.26 is: 362,195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,235.46 : 463,320.66 = 241,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,235.46/463,320.66 = 241,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,235.46x = 463,320.66 × 241,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,235.46x = 112,003,720,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,003,720,132.43/309,235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,195.59

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