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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,734.32, 332,209.28 and 133,302.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,734.32, 332,209.28 and 133,302.05 is: 183,954.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,734.32 : 332,209.28 = 133,302.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,734.32/332,209.28 = 133,302.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,734.32x = 332,209.28 × 133,302.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,734.32x = 44,284,177,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,284,177,175.06/240,734.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,954.56

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