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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,518.79, 331,891.90 and 133,086.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,518.79, 331,891.90 and 133,086.06 is: 183,645.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,518.79 : 331,891.90 = 133,086.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,518.79/331,891.90 = 133,086.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,518.79x = 331,891.90 × 133,086.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,518.79x = 44,170,184,984.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,170,184,984.20/240,518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,645.46

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