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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,658.40, 332,004.30 and 145,112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,658.40, 332,004.30 and 145,112.02 is: 200,191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,658.40 : 332,004.30 = 145,112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,658.40/332,004.30 = 145,112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,658.40x = 332,004.30 × 145,112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,658.40x = 48,177,814,621.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,177,814,621.69/240,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,191.70

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