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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,903.16, 332,442.04 and 133,471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,903.16, 332,442.04 and 133,471.04 is: 184,187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,903.16 : 332,442.04 = 133,471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,903.16/332,442.04 = 133,471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,903.16x = 332,442.04 × 133,471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,903.16x = 44,371,384,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,371,384,818.52/240,903.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,187.64

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