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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,297.24, 332,992.20 and 133,874.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,297.24, 332,992.20 and 133,874.32 is: 184,747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,297.24 : 332,992.20 = 133,874.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,297.24/332,992.20 = 133,874.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,297.24x = 332,992.20 × 133,874.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,297.24x = 44,579,104,340.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,579,104,340.30/241,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,747.68

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