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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,610.92, 332,043.70 and 133,188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,610.92, 332,043.70 and 133,188.36 is: 183,800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,610.92 : 332,043.70 = 133,188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,610.92/332,043.70 = 133,188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,610.92x = 332,043.70 × 133,188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,610.92x = 44,224,355,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,224,355,851.33/240,610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,800.29

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