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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,664.75, 332,119.97 and 133,236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,664.75, 332,119.97 and 133,236.57 is: 183,867.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,664.75 : 332,119.97 = 133,236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,664.75/332,119.97 = 133,236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,664.75x = 332,119.97 × 133,236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,664.75x = 44,250,525,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,250,525,631.30/240,664.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,867.91

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