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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,904.47, 332,604.09 and 154,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,904.47, 332,604.09 and 154,902 is: 213,865.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,904.47 : 332,604.09 = 154,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,904.47/332,604.09 = 154,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,904.47x = 332,604.09 × 154,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,904.47x = 51,521,038,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,521,038,749.18/240,904.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,865.02

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