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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,994.80, 332,572.86 and 133,571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,994.80, 332,572.86 and 133,571.76 is: 184,329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,994.80 : 332,572.86 = 133,571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,994.80/332,572.86 = 133,571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,994.80x = 332,572.86 × 133,571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,994.80x = 44,422,342,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,422,342,238.43/240,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,329.05

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