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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,866.61, 548,799.91 and 241,178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,866.61, 548,799.91 and 241,178.45 is: 361,767.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,866.61 : 548,799.91 = 241,178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,866.61/548,799.91 = 241,178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,866.61x = 548,799.91 × 241,178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,866.61x = 132,358,708,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,358,708,306.99/365,866.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,767.67

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