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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,067.29, 331,264.62 and 132,630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,067.29, 331,264.62 and 132,630.92 is: 183,015.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,067.29 : 331,264.62 = 132,630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,067.29/331,264.62 = 132,630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,067.29x = 331,264.62 × 132,630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,067.29x = 43,935,929,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,935,929,657.73/240,067.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,015.06

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