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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,598.80, 332,017.92 and 133,169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,598.80, 332,017.92 and 133,169.04 is: 183,768.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,598.80 : 332,017.92 = 133,169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,598.80/332,017.92 = 133,169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,598.80x = 332,017.92 × 133,169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,598.80x = 44,214,507,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,214,507,669.20/240,598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,768.61

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