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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,698.04, 332,058.72 and 145,151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,698.04, 332,058.72 and 145,151.64 is: 200,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,698.04 : 332,058.72 = 145,151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,698.04/332,058.72 = 145,151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,698.04x = 332,058.72 × 145,151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,698.04x = 48,198,867,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,198,867,784.30/240,698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,246.20

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