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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,529.03, 331,925.16 and 133,099.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,529.03, 331,925.16 and 133,099.03 is: 183,673.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,529.03 : 331,925.16 = 133,099.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,529.03/331,925.16 = 133,099.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,529.03x = 331,925.16 × 133,099.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,529.03x = 44,178,916,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178,916,828.59/240,529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,673.95

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