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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,770.22, 332,152.64 and 155,914.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,770.22, 332,152.64 and 155,914.62 is: 215,090.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,770.22 : 332,152.64 = 155,914.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,770.22/332,152.64 = 155,914.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,770.22x = 332,152.64 × 155,914.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,770.22x = 51,787,452,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,787,452,647.60/240,770.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,090.77

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