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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,896.53, 332,439.88 and 133,468.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,896.53, 332,439.88 and 133,468.25 is: 184,187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,896.53 : 332,439.88 = 133,468.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,896.53/332,439.88 = 133,468.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,896.53x = 332,439.88 × 133,468.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,896.53x = 44,370,169,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,370,169,013.81/240,896.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,187.67

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