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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,826.80, 332,351.92 and 133,396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,826.80, 332,351.92 and 133,396.82 is: 184,093.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,826.80 : 332,351.92 = 133,396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,826.80/332,351.92 = 133,396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,826.80x = 332,351.92 × 133,396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,826.80x = 44,334,689,248.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,334,689,248.89/240,826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,093.67

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