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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,510.24, 331,904.52 and 133,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,510.24, 331,904.52 and 133,084.80 is: 183,657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,510.24 : 331,904.52 = 133,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,510.24/331,904.52 = 133,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,510.24x = 331,904.52 × 133,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,510.24x = 44,171,446,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,171,446,663.30/240,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,657.24

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