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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,882.02, 332,404.09 and 133,445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,882.02, 332,404.09 and 133,445.64 is: 184,147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,882.02 : 332,404.09 = 133,445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,882.02/332,404.09 = 133,445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,882.02x = 332,404.09 × 133,445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,882.02x = 44,357,878,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,357,878,192.20/240,882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,147.74

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