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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,939.94, 332,507.69 and 133,509.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,939.94, 332,507.69 and 133,509.71 is: 184,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,939.94 : 332,507.69 = 133,509.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,939.94/332,507.69 = 133,509.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,939.94x = 332,507.69 × 133,509.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,939.94x = 44,393,005,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393,005,264.67/240,939.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,249.26

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