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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,285.78, 332,974.77 and 133,855.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,285.78, 332,974.77 and 133,855.82 is: 184,721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,285.78 : 332,974.77 = 133,855.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,285.78/332,974.77 = 133,855.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,285.78x = 332,974.77 × 133,855.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,285.78x = 44,570,610,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,610,877.66/241,285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,721.25

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