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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,907.74, 520,253.88 and 241,306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,907.74, 520,253.88 and 241,306.90 is: 333,081.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,907.74 : 520,253.88 = 241,306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,907.74/520,253.88 = 241,306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,907.74x = 520,253.88 × 241,306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,907.74x = 125,540,850,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,540,850,995.77/376,907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,081.12

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