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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,827.84, 332,327.80 and 133,391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,827.84, 332,327.80 and 133,391.60 is: 184,072.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,827.84 : 332,327.80 = 133,391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,827.84/332,327.80 = 133,391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,827.84x = 332,327.80 × 133,391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,827.84x = 44,329,736,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,329,736,966.48/240,827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,072.31

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