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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,596.07, 332,105.57 and 138,662.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,596.07, 332,105.57 and 138,662.23 is: 191,401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,596.07 : 332,105.57 = 138,662.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,596.07/332,105.57 = 138,662.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,596.07x = 332,105.57 × 138,662.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,596.07x = 46,050,498,550.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050,498,550.73/240,596.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,401.71

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