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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,848.94, 332,367.19 and 133,418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,848.94, 332,367.19 and 133,418.64 is: 184,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,848.94 : 332,367.19 = 133,418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,848.94/332,367.19 = 133,418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,848.94x = 332,367.19 × 133,418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,848.94x = 44,343,978,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343,978,136.88/240,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,115.31

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