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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,948.63, 332,511.06 and 133,520.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,948.63, 332,511.06 and 133,520.45 is: 184,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,948.63 : 332,511.06 = 133,520.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,948.63/332,511.06 = 133,520.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,948.63x = 332,511.06 × 133,520.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,948.63x = 44,397,024,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,024,698.62/240,948.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,259.30

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