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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,675.64, 332,137.20 and 143,979.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,675.64, 332,137.20 and 143,979.22 is: 198,694.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,675.64 : 332,137.20 = 143,979.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,675.64/332,137.20 = 143,979.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,675.64x = 332,137.20 × 143,979.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,675.64x = 47,820,854,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,820,854,988.98/240,675.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,694.21

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