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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,156.74, 332,795.66 and 133,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,156.74, 332,795.66 and 133,724 is: 184,538.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,156.74 : 332,795.66 = 133,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,156.74/332,795.66 = 133,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,156.74x = 332,795.66 × 133,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,156.74x = 44,502,766,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,502,766,837.84/241,156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,538.76

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