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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,990.79, 332,567.33 and 133,567.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,990.79, 332,567.33 and 133,567.76 is: 184,323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,990.79 : 332,567.33 = 133,567.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,990.79/332,567.33 = 133,567.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,990.79x = 332,567.33 × 133,567.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,990.79x = 44,420,273,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,420,273,317.28/240,990.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,323.53

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