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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,895.71, 332,426.30 and 133,470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,895.71, 332,426.30 and 133,470.27 is: 184,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,895.71 : 332,426.30 = 133,470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,895.71/332,426.30 = 133,470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,895.71x = 332,426.30 × 133,470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,895.71x = 44,369,027,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,369,027,348.75/240,895.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,183.55

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