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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,629.92, 332,069.92 and 133,207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,629.92, 332,069.92 and 133,207.36 is: 183,826.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,629.92 : 332,069.92 = 133,207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,629.92/332,069.92 = 133,207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,629.92x = 332,069.92 × 133,207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,629.92x = 44,234,157,378.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,234,157,378.61/240,629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,826.51

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