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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,062.08, 331,274.40 and 132,633.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,062.08, 331,274.40 and 132,633.04 is: 183,027.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,062.08 : 331,274.40 = 132,633.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,062.08/331,274.40 = 132,633.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,062.08x = 331,274.40 × 132,633.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,062.08x = 43,937,930,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,937,930,746.18/240,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,027.37

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