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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,904.54, 332,450.91 and 133,476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,904.54, 332,450.91 and 133,476.25 is: 184,198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,904.54 : 332,450.91 = 133,476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,904.54/332,450.91 = 133,476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,904.54x = 332,450.91 × 133,476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,904.54x = 44,374,300,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374,300,775.89/240,904.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,198.69

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