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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,944.76, 332,499.87 and 133,514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,944.76, 332,499.87 and 133,514.46 is: 184,247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,944.76 : 332,499.87 = 133,514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,944.76/332,499.87 = 133,514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,944.76x = 332,499.87 × 133,514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,944.76x = 44,393,540,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393,540,593.12/240,944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,247.79

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