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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,749.19, 332,229.47 and 133,318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,749.19, 332,229.47 and 133,318.89 is: 183,977.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,749.19 : 332,229.47 = 133,318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,749.19/332,229.47 = 133,318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,749.19x = 332,229.47 × 133,318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,749.19x = 44,292,463,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292,463,499.09/240,749.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,977.62

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