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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,650.16, 332,101.14 and 131,752.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,650.16, 332,101.14 and 131,752.66 is: 181,820.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,650.16 : 332,101.14 = 131,752.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,650.16/332,101.14 = 131,752.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,650.16x = 332,101.14 × 131,752.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,650.16x = 43,755,208,584.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,755,208,584.03/240,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,820.82

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