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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,996.25, 332,436.31 and 150,308.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,996.25, 332,436.31 and 150,308.65 is: 207,339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,996.25 : 332,436.31 = 150,308.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,996.25/332,436.31 = 150,308.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,996.25x = 332,436.31 × 150,308.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,996.25x = 49,968,052,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,968,052,967.08/240,996.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,339.55

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