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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,482.70, 331,863.60 and 133,048.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,482.70, 331,863.60 and 133,048.14 is: 183,605.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,482.70 : 331,863.60 = 133,048.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,482.70/331,863.60 = 133,048.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,482.70x = 331,863.60 × 133,048.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,482.70x = 44,153,834,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,153,834,713.70/240,482.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,605.04

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