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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,874.92, 332,397.92 and 133,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,874.92, 332,397.92 and 133,446.64 is: 184,151.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,874.92 : 332,397.92 = 133,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,874.92/332,397.92 = 133,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,874.92x = 332,397.92 × 133,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,874.92x = 44,357,385,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,357,385,566.99/240,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,151.12

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