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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,952.82, 332,516.86 and 133,524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,952.82, 332,516.86 and 133,524.64 is: 184,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,952.82 : 332,516.86 = 133,524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,952.82/332,516.86 = 133,524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,952.82x = 332,516.86 × 133,524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,952.82x = 44,399,194,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399,194,025.43/240,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,265.09

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