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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,183.92, 331,470.96 and 132,751.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,183.92, 331,470.96 and 132,751.64 is: 183,206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,183.92 : 331,470.96 = 132,751.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,183.92/331,470.96 = 132,751.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,183.92x = 331,470.96 × 132,751.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,183.92x = 44,003,313,552.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,003,313,552.37/240,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,206.74

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