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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,480.66, 331,873.07 and 133,048.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,480.66, 331,873.07 and 133,048.94 is: 183,612.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,480.66 : 331,873.07 = 133,048.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,480.66/331,873.07 = 133,048.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,480.66x = 331,873.07 × 133,048.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,480.66x = 44,155,360,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,155,360,178.05/240,480.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,612.94

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