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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,524.53, 331,918.95 and 133,094.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,524.53, 331,918.95 and 133,094.53 is: 183,667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,524.53 : 331,918.95 = 133,094.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,524.53/331,918.95 = 133,094.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,524.53x = 331,918.95 × 133,094.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,524.53x = 44,176,596,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,176,596,648.34/240,524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,667.74

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