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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,841.02, 332,363.22 and 133,412.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,841.02, 332,363.22 and 133,412.78 is: 184,111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,841.02 : 332,363.22 = 133,412.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,841.02/332,363.22 = 133,412.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,841.02x = 332,363.22 × 133,412.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,841.02x = 44,341,501,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341,501,149.95/240,841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,111.08

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