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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,534.94, 331,933.25 and 133,104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,534.94, 331,933.25 and 133,104.90 is: 183,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,534.94 : 331,933.25 = 133,104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,534.94/331,933.25 = 133,104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,534.94x = 331,933.25 × 133,104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,534.94x = 44,181,942,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,181,942,047.93/240,534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,682.01

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