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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,949.94, 332,512.87 and 133,521.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,949.94, 332,512.87 and 133,521.76 is: 184,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,949.94 : 332,512.87 = 133,521.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,949.94/332,512.87 = 133,521.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,949.94x = 332,512.87 × 133,521.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,949.94x = 44,397,703,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,703,625.05/240,949.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,261.11

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