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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,961.73, 332,529.05 and 133,533.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,961.73, 332,529.05 and 133,533.50 is: 184,277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,961.73 : 332,529.05 = 133,533.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,961.73/332,529.05 = 133,533.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,961.73x = 332,529.05 × 133,533.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,961.73x = 44,403,767,230.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,403,767,230.51/240,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,277.26

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