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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,727.94, 332,204.54 and 133,297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,727.94, 332,204.54 and 133,297.97 is: 183,951.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,727.94 : 332,204.54 = 133,297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,727.94/332,204.54 = 133,297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,727.94x = 332,204.54 × 133,297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,727.94x = 44,282,190,970.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282,190,970.81/240,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,951.19

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