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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,802.91, 332,293.41 and 133,366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,802.91, 332,293.41 and 133,366.53 is: 184,037.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,802.91 : 332,293.41 = 133,366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,802.91/332,293.41 = 133,366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,802.91x = 332,293.41 × 133,366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,802.91x = 44,316,819,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,316,819,033.57/240,802.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,037.73

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