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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,190.91, 331,480.67 and 132,758.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,190.91, 331,480.67 and 132,758.66 is: 183,216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,190.91 : 331,480.67 = 132,758.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,190.91/331,480.67 = 132,758.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,190.91x = 331,480.67 × 132,758.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,190.91x = 44,006,929,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,006,929,565.10/240,190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,216.47

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