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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,488.78, 331,884.30 and 133,057.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,488.78, 331,884.30 and 133,057.07 is: 183,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,488.78 : 331,884.30 = 133,057.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,488.78/331,884.30 = 133,057.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,488.78x = 331,884.30 × 133,057.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,488.78x = 44,159,552,537.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,159,552,537.00/240,488.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,624.17

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