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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,966.89, 502,006.95 and 241,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,966.89, 502,006.95 and 241,237.31 is: 332,730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,966.89 : 502,006.95 = 241,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,966.89/502,006.95 = 241,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,966.89x = 502,006.95 × 241,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,966.89x = 121,102,803,709.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,102,803,709.27/363,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,730.28

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