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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,884.91, 332,394.24 and 133,428.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,884.91, 332,394.24 and 133,428.27 is: 184,116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,884.91 : 332,394.24 = 133,428.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,884.91/332,394.24 = 133,428.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,884.91x = 332,394.24 × 133,428.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,884.91x = 44,350,788,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,350,788,401.16/240,884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,116.09

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