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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,945.73, 332,524.25 and 133,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,945.73, 332,524.25 and 133,525.96 is: 184,276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,945.73 : 332,524.25 = 133,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,945.73/332,524.25 = 133,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,945.73x = 332,524.25 × 133,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,945.73x = 44,400,619,704.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,400,619,704.53/240,945.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,276.43

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