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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,828.89, 332,354.81 and 133,398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,828.89, 332,354.81 and 133,398.91 is: 184,096.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,828.89 : 332,354.81 = 133,398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,828.89/332,354.81 = 133,398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,828.89x = 332,354.81 × 133,398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,828.89x = 44,335,769,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,335,769,387.26/240,828.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,096.56

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