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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,486.28, 331,880.85 and 133,054.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,486.28, 331,880.85 and 133,054.57 is: 183,620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,486.28 : 331,880.85 = 133,054.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,486.28/331,880.85 = 133,054.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,486.28x = 331,880.85 × 133,054.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,486.28x = 44,158,263,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158,263,787.98/240,486.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,620.72

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