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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,676.52, 500,332.26 and 241,699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,676.52, 500,332.26 and 241,699.72 is: 333,438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,676.52 : 500,332.26 = 241,699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,676.52/500,332.26 = 241,699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,676.52x = 500,332.26 × 241,699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,676.52x = 120,930,167,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,930,167,148.97/362,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,438.09

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