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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,898.03, 332,441.95 and 133,469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,898.03, 332,441.95 and 133,469.75 is: 184,189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,898.03 : 332,441.95 = 133,469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,898.03/332,441.95 = 133,469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,898.03x = 332,441.95 × 133,469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,898.03x = 44,370,943,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,370,943,956.01/240,898.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,189.73

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