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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,955.55, 332,527.23 and 145,443.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,955.55, 332,527.23 and 145,443.59 is: 200,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,955.55 : 332,527.23 = 145,443.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,955.55/332,527.23 = 145,443.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,955.55x = 332,527.23 × 145,443.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,955.55x = 48,363,952,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,363,952,441.32/240,955.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,717.33

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