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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,946.94, 332,508.72 and 133,518.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,946.94, 332,508.72 and 133,518.77 is: 184,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,946.94 : 332,508.72 = 133,518.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,946.94/332,508.72 = 133,518.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,946.94x = 332,508.72 × 133,518.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,946.94x = 44,396,153,646.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396,153,646.13/240,946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,256.98

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