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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,095.34, 331,322.67 and 132,663.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,095.34, 331,322.67 and 132,663.15 is: 183,070.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,095.34 : 331,322.67 = 132,663.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,095.34/331,322.67 = 132,663.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,095.34x = 331,322.67 × 132,663.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,095.34x = 43,954,309,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,954,309,068.61/240,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,070.23

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