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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,089.16, 331,325.96 and 132,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,089.16, 331,325.96 and 132,658.20 is: 183,069.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,089.16 : 331,325.96 = 132,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,089.16/331,325.96 = 132,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,089.16x = 331,325.96 × 132,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,089.16x = 43,953,105,466.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,953,105,466.87/240,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,069.93

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