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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,953.73, 332,516.96 and 133,525.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,953.73, 332,516.96 and 133,525.55 is: 184,265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,953.73 : 332,516.96 = 133,525.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,953.73/332,516.96 = 133,525.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,953.73x = 332,516.96 × 133,525.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,953.73x = 44,399,509,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399,509,968.33/240,953.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,265.71

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