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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,954.75, 332,524.85 and 133,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,954.75, 332,524.85 and 133,514.73 is: 184,254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,954.75 : 332,524.85 = 133,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,954.75/332,524.85 = 133,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,954.75x = 332,524.85 × 133,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,954.75x = 44,396,964,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396,964,898.47/240,954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,254.37

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