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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,924.61, 332,473.61 and 132,029.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,924.61, 332,473.61 and 132,029.93 is: 182,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,924.61 : 332,473.61 = 132,029.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,924.61/332,473.61 = 132,029.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,924.61x = 332,473.61 × 132,029.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,924.61x = 43,896,468,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,896,468,616.41/240,924.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,200.02

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