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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,697.08, 332,313.24 and 154,694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,697.08, 332,313.24 and 154,694.52 is: 213,575.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,697.08 : 332,313.24 = 154,694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,697.08/332,313.24 = 154,694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,697.08x = 332,313.24 × 154,694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,697.08x = 51,407,037,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,407,037,151.44/240,697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,575.66

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