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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,357.08, 331,691.28 and 132,925.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,357.08, 331,691.28 and 132,925.16 is: 183,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,357.08 : 331,691.28 = 132,925.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,357.08/331,691.28 = 132,925.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,357.08x = 331,691.28 × 132,925.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,357.08x = 44,090,116,464.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,090,116,464.60/240,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,435.90

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