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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,697.12, 332,164.64 and 133,269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,697.12, 332,164.64 and 133,269.04 is: 183,912.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,697.12 : 332,164.64 = 133,269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,697.12/332,164.64 = 133,269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,697.12x = 332,164.64 × 133,269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,697.12x = 44,267,262,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,262,694.75/240,697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,912.72

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