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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,629.73, 332,064.99 and 133,197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,629.73, 332,064.99 and 133,197.45 is: 183,810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,629.73 : 332,064.99 = 133,197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,629.73/332,064.99 = 133,197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,629.73x = 332,064.99 × 133,197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,629.73x = 44,230,209,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,230,209,902.28/240,629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,810.25

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