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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,995.41, 332,564.61 and 133,567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,995.41, 332,564.61 and 133,567.27 is: 184,317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,995.41 : 332,564.61 = 133,567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,995.41/332,564.61 = 133,567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,995.41x = 332,564.61 × 133,567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,995.41x = 44,419,747,056.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,419,747,056.31/240,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,317.81

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