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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,963.63, 332,531.76 and 133,535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,963.63, 332,531.76 and 133,535.46 is: 184,280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,963.63 : 332,531.76 = 133,535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,963.63/332,531.76 = 133,535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,963.63x = 332,531.76 × 133,535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,963.63x = 44,404,781,536.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,781,536.21/240,963.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,280.02

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