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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,906.74, 520,252.50 and 241,305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,906.74, 520,252.50 and 241,305.90 is: 333,079.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,906.74 : 520,252.50 = 241,305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,906.74/520,252.50 = 241,305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,906.74x = 520,252.50 × 241,305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,906.74x = 125,539,997,739.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,539,997,739.75/376,906.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,079.74

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