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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,896.48, 332,422.65 and 133,458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,896.48, 332,422.65 and 133,458.73 is: 184,165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,896.48 : 332,422.65 = 133,458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,896.48/332,422.65 = 133,458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,896.48x = 332,422.65 × 133,458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,896.48x = 44,364,703,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,364,703,861.18/240,896.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,165.02

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