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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,672.76, 492,127.56 and 241,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,672.76, 492,127.56 and 241,967.04 is: 333,859.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,672.76 : 492,127.56 = 241,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,672.76/492,127.56 = 241,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,672.76x = 492,127.56 × 241,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,672.76x = 119,078,648,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,078,648,995.62/356,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,859.67

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