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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,910.04, 332,458.50 and 133,481.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,910.04, 332,458.50 and 133,481.78 is: 184,206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,910.04 : 332,458.50 = 133,481.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,910.04/332,458.50 = 133,481.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,910.04x = 332,458.50 × 133,481.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,910.04x = 44,377,152,356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,377,152,356.13/240,910.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,206.32

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