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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,805.08, 332,306.64 and 133,374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,805.08, 332,306.64 and 133,374.78 is: 184,054.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,805.08 : 332,306.64 = 133,374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,805.08/332,306.64 = 133,374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,805.08x = 332,306.64 × 133,374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,805.08x = 44,321,325,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,321,325,002.54/240,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,054.78

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