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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,057.91, 339,559.92 and 132,880.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,057.91, 339,559.92 and 132,880.66 is: 183,375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,057.91 : 339,559.92 = 132,880.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,057.91/339,559.92 = 132,880.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,057.91x = 339,559.92 × 132,880.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,057.91x = 45,120,946,279.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,120,946,279.15/246,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,375.31

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