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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,674.76, 332,133.78 and 133,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,674.76, 332,133.78 and 133,246.56 is: 183,881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,674.76 : 332,133.78 = 133,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,674.76/332,133.78 = 133,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,674.76x = 332,133.78 × 133,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,674.76x = 44,255,683,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255,683,644.80/240,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,881.70

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