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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,608.66, 332,042.90 and 133,188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,608.66, 332,042.90 and 133,188.71 is: 183,802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,608.66 : 332,042.90 = 133,188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,608.66/332,042.90 = 133,188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,608.66x = 332,042.90 × 133,188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,608.66x = 44,224,363,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,224,363,189.50/240,608.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,802.05

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