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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,961.72, 332,512.14 and 133,525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,961.72, 332,512.14 and 133,525.48 is: 184,256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,961.72 : 332,512.14 = 133,525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,961.72/332,512.14 = 133,525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,961.72x = 332,512.14 × 133,525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,961.72x = 44,398,843,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,843,099.33/240,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,256.83

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