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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,699.62, 332,168.10 and 133,271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,699.62, 332,168.10 and 133,271.54 is: 183,916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,699.62 : 332,168.10 = 133,271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,699.62/332,168.10 = 133,271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,699.62x = 332,168.10 × 133,271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,699.62x = 44,268,554,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268,554,225.87/240,699.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,916.18

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