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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,328.39, 1,260,319.67 and 241,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,328.39, 1,260,319.67 and 241,156 is: 361,684.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,328.39 : 1,260,319.67 = 241,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,328.39/1,260,319.67 = 241,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,328.39x = 1,260,319.67 × 241,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,328.39x = 303,933,650,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,933,650,338.52/840,328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,684.38

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