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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,907.92, 332,441.73 and 132,011.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,907.92, 332,441.73 and 132,011.61 is: 182,169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,907.92 : 332,441.73 = 132,011.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,907.92/332,441.73 = 132,011.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,907.92x = 332,441.73 × 132,011.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,907.92x = 43,886,168,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,886,168,008.49/240,907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,169.88

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