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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,827.89, 332,353.43 and 133,397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,827.89, 332,353.43 and 133,397.91 is: 184,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,827.89 : 332,353.43 = 133,397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,827.89/332,353.43 = 133,397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,827.89x = 332,353.43 × 133,397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,827.89x = 44,335,252,776.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,335,252,776.58/240,827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,095.18

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