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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,698.23, 332,173.94 and 133,268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,698.23, 332,173.94 and 133,268.27 is: 183,915.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,698.23 : 332,173.94 = 133,268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,698.23/332,173.94 = 133,268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,698.23x = 332,173.94 × 133,268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,698.23x = 44,268,246,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268,246,322.88/240,698.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,915.96

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