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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,460.10, 331,816.64 and 133,027.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,460.10, 331,816.64 and 133,027.83 is: 183,568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,460.10 : 331,816.64 = 133,027.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,460.10/331,816.64 = 133,027.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,460.10x = 331,816.64 × 133,027.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,460.10x = 44,140,847,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,140,847,577.09/240,460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,568.28

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