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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,627.71, 332,074.08 and 138,645.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,627.71, 332,074.08 and 138,645.27 is: 191,334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,627.71 : 332,074.08 = 138,645.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,627.71/332,074.08 = 138,645.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,627.71x = 332,074.08 × 138,645.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,627.71x = 46,040,500,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,040,500,481.60/240,627.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,334.99

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