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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,799.91, 332,289.27 and 133,363.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,799.91, 332,289.27 and 133,363.53 is: 184,033.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,799.91 : 332,289.27 = 133,363.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,799.91/332,289.27 = 133,363.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,799.91x = 332,289.27 × 133,363.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,799.91x = 44,315,270,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,315,270,028.32/240,799.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,033.59

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