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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,698.62, 332,166.72 and 133,270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,698.62, 332,166.72 and 133,270.54 is: 183,914.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,698.62 : 332,166.72 = 133,270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,698.62/332,166.72 = 133,270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,698.62x = 332,166.72 × 133,270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,698.62x = 44,268,038,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268,038,144.43/240,698.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,914.80

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