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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,896.58, 332,432.91 and 133,466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,896.58, 332,432.91 and 133,466.22 is: 184,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,896.58 : 332,432.91 = 133,466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,896.58/332,432.91 = 133,466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,896.58x = 332,432.91 × 133,466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,896.58x = 44,368,563,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,368,563,901.30/240,896.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,180.96

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