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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,323.41, 331,648.46 and 132,900.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,323.41, 331,648.46 and 132,900.67 is: 183,404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,323.41 : 331,648.46 = 132,900.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,323.41/331,648.46 = 132,900.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,323.41x = 331,648.46 × 132,900.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,323.41x = 44,076,302,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,076,302,538.47/240,323.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,404.12

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