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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,969.55, 332,539.95 and 133,541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,969.55, 332,539.95 and 133,541.35 is: 184,288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,969.55 : 332,539.95 = 133,541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,969.55/332,539.95 = 133,541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,969.55x = 332,539.95 × 133,541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,969.55x = 44,407,833,851.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,407,833,851.93/240,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,288.16

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