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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,631.86, 332,067.93 and 133,199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,631.86, 332,067.93 and 133,199.58 is: 183,813.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,631.86 : 332,067.93 = 133,199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,631.86/332,067.93 = 133,199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,631.86x = 332,067.93 × 133,199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,631.86x = 44,231,308,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,231,308,807.47/240,631.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,813.19

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