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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,867.78, 548,801.67 and 241,179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,867.78, 548,801.67 and 241,179.62 is: 361,769.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,867.78 : 548,801.67 = 241,179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,867.78/548,801.67 = 241,179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,867.78x = 548,801.67 × 241,179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,867.78x = 132,359,776,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,359,776,635.54/365,867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,769.43

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