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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,904.48, 548,856.72 and 241,216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,904.48, 548,856.72 and 241,216.32 is: 361,824.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,904.48 : 548,856.72 = 241,216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,904.48/548,856.72 = 241,216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,904.48x = 548,856.72 × 241,216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,904.48x = 132,393,198,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,393,198,205.67/365,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,824.48

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