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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,990.07, 332,566.29 and 133,576.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,990.07, 332,566.29 and 133,576.24 is: 184,335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,990.07 : 332,566.29 = 133,576.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,990.07/332,566.29 = 133,576.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,990.07x = 332,566.29 × 133,576.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,990.07x = 44,422,954,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,422,954,568.95/240,990.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,335.21

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