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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,865.02, 332,393.49 and 133,441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,865.02, 332,393.49 and 133,441.74 is: 184,149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,865.02 : 332,393.49 = 133,441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,865.02/332,393.49 = 133,441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,865.02x = 332,393.49 × 133,441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,865.02x = 44,355,165,670.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,355,165,670.27/240,865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,149.47

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