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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,926.80, 332,478.66 and 133,503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,926.80, 332,478.66 and 133,503.79 is: 184,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,926.80 : 332,478.66 = 133,503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,926.80/332,478.66 = 133,503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,926.80x = 332,478.66 × 133,503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,926.80x = 44,387,161,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,387,161,204.12/240,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,235.05

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