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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,732.43, 332,206.68 and 133,300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,732.43, 332,206.68 and 133,300.15 is: 183,951.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,732.43 : 332,206.68 = 133,300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,732.43/332,206.68 = 133,300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,732.43x = 332,206.68 × 133,300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,732.43x = 44,283,200,275.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283,200,275.00/240,732.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,951.95

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