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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,795.61, 502,246.04 and 241,453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,795.61, 502,246.04 and 241,453.90 is: 333,344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,795.61 : 502,246.04 = 241,453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,795.61/502,246.04 = 241,453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,795.61x = 502,246.04 × 241,453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,795.61x = 121,269,263,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,269,263,164.57/363,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,344.49

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