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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,707.32, 332,149.28 and 133,250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,707.32, 332,149.28 and 133,250.44 is: 183,870.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,707.32 : 332,149.28 = 133,250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,707.32/332,149.28 = 133,250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,707.32x = 332,149.28 × 133,250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,707.32x = 44,259,037,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,259,037,705.68/240,707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,870.76

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