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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,546.63, 331,955.00 and 133,124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,546.63, 331,955.00 and 133,124.07 is: 183,711.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,546.63 : 331,955.00 = 133,124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,546.63/331,955.00 = 133,124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,546.63x = 331,955.00 × 133,124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,546.63x = 44,191,199,991.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,191,199,991.23/240,546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,711.57

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