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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,951.06, 332,514.42 and 133,522.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,951.06, 332,514.42 and 133,522.89 is: 184,262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,951.06 : 332,514.42 = 133,522.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,951.06/332,514.42 = 133,522.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,951.06x = 332,514.42 × 133,522.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,951.06x = 44,398,286,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,286,325.07/240,951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,262.67

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