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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,188.91, 331,477.91 and 132,756.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,188.91, 331,477.91 and 132,756.66 is: 183,213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,188.91 : 331,477.91 = 132,756.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,188.91/331,477.91 = 132,756.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,188.91x = 331,477.91 × 132,756.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,188.91x = 44,005,899,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,005,899,531.60/240,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,213.70

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