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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,961.78, 332,524.60 and 132,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,961.78, 332,524.60 and 132,067 is: 182,251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,961.78 : 332,524.60 = 132,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,961.78/332,524.60 = 132,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,961.78x = 332,524.60 × 132,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,961.78x = 43,915,526,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,915,526,348.20/240,961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,251.00

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