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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,983.52, 332,261.64 and 195,532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,983.52, 332,261.64 and 195,532.80 is: 269,595.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,983.52 : 332,261.64 = 195,532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,983.52/332,261.64 = 195,532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,983.52x = 332,261.64 × 195,532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,983.52x = 64,968,048,801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,968,048,801.79/240,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,595.40

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