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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,968.89, 502,009.71 and 241,239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,968.89, 502,009.71 and 241,239.31 is: 332,733.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,968.89 : 502,009.71 = 241,239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,968.89/502,009.71 = 241,239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,968.89x = 502,009.71 × 241,239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,968.89x = 121,104,476,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,104,476,053.70/363,968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,733.04

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