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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,883.52, 332,419.02 and 133,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,883.52, 332,419.02 and 133,460.24 is: 184,175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,883.52 : 332,419.02 = 133,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,883.52/332,419.02 = 133,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,883.52x = 332,419.02 × 133,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,883.52x = 44,364,722,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,364,722,189.76/240,883.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,175.00

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