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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,533.44, 331,931.18 and 133,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,533.44, 331,931.18 and 133,103.40 is: 183,679.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,533.44 : 331,931.18 = 133,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,533.44/331,931.18 = 133,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,533.44x = 331,931.18 × 133,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,533.44x = 44,181,168,624.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,181,168,624.01/240,533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,679.94

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