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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,956.79, 332,522.33 and 133,528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,956.79, 332,522.33 and 133,528.60 is: 184,270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,956.79 : 332,522.33 = 133,528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,956.79/332,522.33 = 133,528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,956.79x = 332,522.33 × 133,528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,956.79x = 44,401,241,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,401,241,193.64/240,956.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,270.55

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