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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,956.55, 332,528.61 and 145,444.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,956.55, 332,528.61 and 145,444.59 is: 200,718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,956.55 : 332,528.61 = 145,444.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,956.55/332,528.61 = 145,444.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,956.55x = 332,528.61 × 145,444.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,956.55x = 48,364,487,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,364,487,344.72/240,956.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,718.71

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