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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,989.08, 332,564.90 and 133,575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,989.08, 332,564.90 and 133,575.24 is: 184,333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,989.08 : 332,564.90 = 133,575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,989.08/332,564.90 = 133,575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,989.08x = 332,564.90 × 133,575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,989.08x = 44,422,436,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,422,436,333.08/240,989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,333.81

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