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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,645.59, 332,093.54 and 133,217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,645.59, 332,093.54 and 133,217.42 is: 183,841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,645.59 : 332,093.54 = 133,217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,645.59/332,093.54 = 133,217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,645.59x = 332,093.54 × 133,217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,645.59x = 44,240,642,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,240,642,770.48/240,645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,841.49

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