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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,926.22, 332,473.23 and 133,495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,926.22, 332,473.23 and 133,495.92 is: 184,221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,926.22 : 332,473.23 = 133,495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,926.22/332,473.23 = 133,495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,926.22x = 332,473.23 × 133,495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,926.22x = 44,383,819,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,383,819,714.22/240,926.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,221.62

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