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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,998.76, 332,643.96 and 150,301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,998.76, 332,643.96 and 150,301.08 is: 207,456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,998.76 : 332,643.96 = 150,301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,998.76/332,643.96 = 150,301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,998.76x = 332,643.96 × 150,301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,998.76x = 49,996,746,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,996,746,443.48/240,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,456.45

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