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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,952.72, 332,516.73 and 133,524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,952.72, 332,516.73 and 133,524.55 is: 184,264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,952.72 : 332,516.73 = 133,524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,952.72/332,516.73 = 133,524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,952.72x = 332,516.73 × 133,524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,952.72x = 44,399,146,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399,146,740.72/240,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,264.97

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