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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,848.75, 332,366.93 and 133,418.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,848.75, 332,366.93 and 133,418.45 is: 184,115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,848.75 : 332,366.93 = 133,418.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,848.75/332,366.93 = 133,418.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,848.75x = 332,366.93 × 133,418.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,848.75x = 44,343,881,296.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343,881,296.00/240,848.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,115.05

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