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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,323.91, 331,649.15 and 132,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,323.91, 331,649.15 and 132,901.17 is: 183,404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,323.91 : 331,649.15 = 132,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,323.91/331,649.15 = 132,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,323.91x = 331,649.15 × 132,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,323.91x = 44,076,559,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,076,559,400.00/240,323.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,404.80

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