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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,457.92, 331,811.04 and 133,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,457.92, 331,811.04 and 133,026.24 is: 183,564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,457.92 : 331,811.04 = 133,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,457.92/331,811.04 = 133,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,457.92x = 331,811.04 × 133,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,457.92x = 44,139,575,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,139,575,041.69/240,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,564.65

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