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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,881.91, 332,390.10 and 133,425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,881.91, 332,390.10 and 133,425.27 is: 184,111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,881.91 : 332,390.10 = 133,425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,881.91/332,390.10 = 133,425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,881.91x = 332,390.10 × 133,425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,881.91x = 44,349,238,837.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,349,238,837.83/240,881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,111.95

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