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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,713.34, 332,157.56 and 133,256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,713.34, 332,157.56 and 133,256.46 is: 183,879.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,713.34 : 332,157.56 = 133,256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,713.34/332,157.56 = 133,256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,713.34x = 332,157.56 × 133,256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,713.34x = 44,262,140,607.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,262,140,607.84/240,713.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,879.05

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