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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,645.21, 332,093.02 and 133,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,645.21, 332,093.02 and 133,217.04 is: 183,840.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,645.21 : 332,093.02 = 133,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,645.21/332,093.02 = 133,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,645.21x = 332,093.02 × 133,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,645.21x = 44,240,449,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,240,449,045.80/240,645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,840.97

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