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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,484.53, 331,878.42 and 133,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,484.53, 331,878.42 and 133,052.82 is: 183,618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,484.53 : 331,878.42 = 133,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,484.53/331,878.42 = 133,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,484.53x = 331,878.42 × 133,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,484.53x = 44,157,359,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,157,359,678.14/240,484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,618.30

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