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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,801.93, 332,310.06 and 138,825.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,801.93, 332,310.06 and 138,825.36 is: 191,580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,801.93 : 332,310.06 = 138,825.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,801.93/332,310.06 = 138,825.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,801.93x = 332,310.06 × 138,825.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,801.93x = 46,133,063,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,133,063,711.12/240,801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,580.95

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