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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,033.20, 359,711.76 and 183,655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,033.20, 359,711.76 and 183,655.04 is: 275,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,033.20 : 359,711.76 = 183,655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,033.20/359,711.76 = 183,655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,033.20x = 359,711.76 × 183,655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,033.20x = 66,062,877,671.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,062,877,671.27/240,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,223.92

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