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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,663.75, 332,118.59 and 133,235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,663.75, 332,118.59 and 133,235.57 is: 183,866.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,663.75 : 332,118.59 = 133,235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,663.75/332,118.59 = 133,235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,663.75x = 332,118.59 × 133,235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,663.75x = 44,250,009,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,250,009,646.25/240,663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,866.53

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