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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,820.92, 332,336.30 and 138,844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,820.92, 332,336.30 and 138,844.36 is: 191,607.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,820.92 : 332,336.30 = 138,844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,820.92/332,336.30 = 138,844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,820.92x = 332,336.30 × 138,844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,820.92x = 46,143,020,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,143,020,878.27/240,820.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,607.19

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