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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,841.16, 332,360.78 and 133,418.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,841.16, 332,360.78 and 133,418.15 is: 184,117.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,841.16 : 332,360.78 = 133,418.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,841.16/332,360.78 = 133,418.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,841.16x = 332,360.78 × 133,418.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,841.16x = 44,342,960,400.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,342,960,400.16/240,841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,117.04

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