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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,827.16, 332,344.14 and 133,398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,827.16, 332,344.14 and 133,398.84 is: 184,091.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,827.16 : 332,344.14 = 133,398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,827.16/332,344.14 = 133,398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,827.16x = 332,344.14 × 133,398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,827.16x = 44,334,322,756.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,334,322,756.80/240,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,091.87

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