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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,116.28, 331,380.42 and 132,707.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,116.28, 331,380.42 and 132,707.28 is: 183,147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,116.28 : 331,380.42 = 132,707.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,116.28/331,380.42 = 132,707.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,116.28x = 331,380.42 × 132,707.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,116.28x = 43,976,594,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,976,594,183.46/240,116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,147.07

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