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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,711.33, 332,154.81 and 133,254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,711.33, 332,154.81 and 133,254.45 is: 183,876.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,711.33 : 332,154.81 = 133,254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,711.33/332,154.81 = 133,254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,711.33x = 332,154.81 × 133,254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,711.33x = 44,261,106,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,261,106,521.40/240,711.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,876.29

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