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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,767.23, 332,093.77 and 165,184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,767.23, 332,093.77 and 165,184.51 is: 227,841.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,767.23 : 332,093.77 = 165,184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,767.23/332,093.77 = 165,184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,767.23x = 332,093.77 × 165,184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,767.23x = 54,856,746,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,856,746,671.50/240,767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,841.42

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