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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,469.73, 331,846.76 and 133,037.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,469.73, 331,846.76 and 133,037.48 is: 183,590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,469.73 : 331,846.76 = 133,037.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,469.73/331,846.76 = 133,037.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,469.73x = 331,846.76 × 133,037.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,469.73x = 44,148,054,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148,054,372.14/240,469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,590.90

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