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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,631.98, 332,068.10 and 133,199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,631.98, 332,068.10 and 133,199.70 is: 183,813.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,631.98 : 332,068.10 = 133,199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,631.98/332,068.10 = 133,199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,631.98x = 332,068.10 × 133,199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,631.98x = 44,231,370,633.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,231,370,633.57/240,631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,813.35

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