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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,950.06, 332,513.04 and 133,521.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,950.06, 332,513.04 and 133,521.89 is: 184,261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,950.06 : 332,513.04 = 133,521.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,950.06/332,513.04 = 133,521.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,950.06x = 332,513.04 × 133,521.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,950.06x = 44,397,769,550.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,769,550.45/240,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,261.29

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