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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,703.26, 332,180.87 and 133,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,703.26, 332,180.87 and 133,273.28 is: 183,922.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,703.26 : 332,180.87 = 133,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,703.26/332,180.87 = 133,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,703.26x = 332,180.87 × 133,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,703.26x = 44,270,831,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,270,831,770.88/240,703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,922.86

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