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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,053.76, 331,280.76 and 132,630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,053.76, 331,280.76 and 132,630.59 is: 183,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,053.76 : 331,280.76 = 132,630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,053.76/331,280.76 = 132,630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,053.76x = 331,280.76 × 132,630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,053.76x = 43,937,960,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,937,960,998.04/240,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,033.84

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