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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,516.32, 331,898.69 and 133,080.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,516.32, 331,898.69 and 133,080.95 is: 183,644.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,516.32 : 331,898.69 = 133,080.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,516.32/331,898.69 = 133,080.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,516.32x = 331,898.69 × 133,080.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,516.32x = 44,169,393,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,169,393,133.30/240,516.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,644.06

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