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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,951.82, 332,515.48 and 133,523.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,951.82, 332,515.48 and 133,523.64 is: 184,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,951.82 : 332,515.48 = 133,523.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,951.82/332,515.48 = 133,523.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,951.82x = 332,515.48 × 133,523.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,951.82x = 44,398,677,908.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,677,908.71/240,951.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,263.72

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