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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,083.84, 331,306.78 and 132,651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,083.84, 331,306.78 and 132,651.56 is: 183,054.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,083.84 : 331,306.78 = 132,651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,083.84/331,306.78 = 132,651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,083.84x = 331,306.78 × 132,651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,083.84x = 43,948,361,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,948,361,205.58/240,083.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,054.22

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