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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,955.75, 332,526.23 and 133,515.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,955.75, 332,526.23 and 133,515.73 is: 184,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,955.75 : 332,526.23 = 133,515.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,955.75/332,526.23 = 133,515.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,955.75x = 332,526.23 × 133,515.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,955.75x = 44,397,482,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,482,342.60/240,955.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,255.75

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