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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,962.80, 332,530.60 and 133,534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,962.80, 332,530.60 and 133,534.60 is: 184,278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,962.80 : 332,530.60 = 133,534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,962.80/332,530.60 = 133,534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,962.80x = 332,530.60 × 133,534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,962.80x = 44,404,340,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,340,658.76/240,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,278.82

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