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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,675.76, 332,135.16 and 133,247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,675.76, 332,135.16 and 133,247.56 is: 183,883.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,675.76 : 332,135.16 = 133,247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,675.76/332,135.16 = 133,247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,675.76x = 332,135.16 × 133,247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,675.76x = 44,256,199,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,256,199,660.21/240,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,883.08

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