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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,780.75, 332,278.55 and 133,348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,780.75, 332,278.55 and 133,348.53 is: 184,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,780.75 : 332,278.55 = 133,348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,780.75/332,278.55 = 133,348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,780.75x = 332,278.55 × 133,348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,780.75x = 44,308,855,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,308,855,526.29/240,780.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,021.59

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