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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,826.48, 332,351.49 and 133,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,826.48, 332,351.49 and 133,396.50 is: 184,093.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,826.48 : 332,351.49 = 133,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,826.48/332,351.49 = 133,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,826.48x = 332,351.49 × 133,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,826.48x = 44,334,525,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,334,525,535.79/240,826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,093.23

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