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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,929.02, 332,473.08 and 138,958.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,929.02, 332,473.08 and 138,958.75 is: 191,757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,929.02 : 332,473.08 = 138,958.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,929.02/332,473.08 = 138,958.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,929.02x = 332,473.08 × 138,958.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,929.02x = 46,200,043,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,200,043,605.45/240,929.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,757.90

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