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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,907.04, 332,454.36 and 133,478.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,907.04, 332,454.36 and 133,478.78 is: 184,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,907.04 : 332,454.36 = 133,478.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,907.04/332,454.36 = 133,478.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,907.04x = 332,454.36 × 133,478.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,907.04x = 44,375,602,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,375,602,378.48/240,907.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,202.18

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