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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,063.98, 331,260.05 and 132,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,063.98, 331,260.05 and 132,627.60 is: 183,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,063.98 : 331,260.05 = 132,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,063.98/331,260.05 = 132,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,063.98x = 331,260.05 × 132,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,063.98x = 43,934,226,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,934,226,567.10/240,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,010.49

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