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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,284.65, 332,973.20 and 133,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,284.65, 332,973.20 and 133,854.68 is: 184,719.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,284.65 : 332,973.20 = 133,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,284.65/332,973.20 = 133,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,284.65x = 332,973.20 × 133,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,284.65x = 44,570,019,302.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,019,302.39/241,284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,719.67

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