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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,944.73, 332,522.87 and 133,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,944.73, 332,522.87 and 133,524.96 is: 184,275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,944.73 : 332,522.87 = 133,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,944.73/332,522.87 = 133,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,944.73x = 332,522.87 × 133,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,944.73x = 44,400,102,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,400,102,248.21/240,944.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,275.05

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