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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,719.94, 332,189.19 and 133,289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,719.94, 332,189.19 and 133,289.64 is: 183,937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,719.94 : 332,189.19 = 133,289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,719.94/332,189.19 = 133,289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,719.94x = 332,189.19 × 133,289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,719.94x = 44,277,377,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,277,377,546.99/240,719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,937.31

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