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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,963.48, 332,531.46 and 133,535.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,963.48, 332,531.46 and 133,535.25 is: 184,279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,963.48 : 332,531.46 = 133,535.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,963.48/332,531.46 = 133,535.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,963.48x = 332,531.46 × 133,535.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,963.48x = 44,404,671,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,671,643.97/240,963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,279.67

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