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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,948.06, 332,520.84 and 133,530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,948.06, 332,520.84 and 133,530.18 is: 184,278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,948.06 : 332,520.84 = 133,530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,948.06/332,520.84 = 133,530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,948.06x = 332,520.84 × 133,530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,948.06x = 44,401,567,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,401,567,618.95/240,948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,278.59

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