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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,353.88, 331,698.72 and 132,923.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,353.88, 331,698.72 and 132,923.94 is: 183,440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,353.88 : 331,698.72 = 132,923.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,353.88/331,698.72 = 132,923.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,353.88x = 331,698.72 × 132,923.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,353.88x = 44,090,700,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,090,700,755.36/240,353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,440.77

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