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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,735.56, 332,210.99 and 133,303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,735.56, 332,210.99 and 133,303.29 is: 183,956.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,735.56 : 332,210.99 = 133,303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,735.56/332,210.99 = 133,303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,735.56x = 332,210.99 × 133,303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,735.56x = 44,284,816,278.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,284,816,278.79/240,735.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,956.27

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