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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,628.98, 332,063.96 and 133,196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,628.98, 332,063.96 and 133,196.70 is: 183,809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,628.98 : 332,063.96 = 133,196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,628.98/332,063.96 = 133,196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,628.98x = 332,063.96 × 133,196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,628.98x = 44,229,823,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,229,823,993.92/240,628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,809.22

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