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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,610.16, 332,044.97 and 133,190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,610.16, 332,044.97 and 133,190.21 is: 183,804.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,610.16 : 332,044.97 = 133,190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,610.16/332,044.97 = 133,190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,610.16x = 332,044.97 × 133,190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,610.16x = 44,225,136,957.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,225,136,957.57/240,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,804.12

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