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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,563.04, 331,987.41 and 133,133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,563.04, 331,987.41 and 133,133.10 is: 183,729.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,563.04 : 331,987.41 = 133,133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,563.04/331,987.41 = 133,133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,563.04x = 331,987.41 × 133,133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,563.04x = 44,198,513,054.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,198,513,054.27/240,563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,729.44

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