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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,250.42, 332,965.51 and 133,855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,250.42, 332,965.51 and 133,855.07 is: 184,742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,250.42 : 332,965.51 = 133,855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,250.42/332,965.51 = 133,855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,250.42x = 332,965.51 × 133,855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,250.42x = 44,569,119,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,569,119,649.17/241,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,742.14

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