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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,667.74, 332,126.19 and 133,234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,667.74, 332,126.19 and 133,234.74 is: 183,866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,667.74 : 332,126.19 = 133,234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,667.74/332,126.19 = 133,234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,667.74x = 332,126.19 × 133,234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,667.74x = 44,250,746,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,250,746,571.84/240,667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,866.55

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