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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,963.30, 332,531.31 and 133,535.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,963.30, 332,531.31 and 133,535.10 is: 184,279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,963.30 : 332,531.31 = 133,535.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,963.30/332,531.31 = 133,535.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,963.30x = 332,531.31 × 133,535.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,963.30x = 44,404,601,733.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,601,733.98/240,963.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,279.52

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