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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,563.93, 331,973.64 and 133,134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,563.93, 331,973.64 and 133,134.03 is: 183,722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,563.93 : 331,973.64 = 133,134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,563.93/331,973.64 = 133,134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,563.93x = 331,973.64 × 133,134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,563.93x = 44,196,988,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,196,988,546.97/240,563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,722.43

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