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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,061.67, 339,565.10 and 132,884.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,061.67, 339,565.10 and 132,884.42 is: 183,380.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,061.67 : 339,565.10 = 132,884.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,061.67/339,565.10 = 132,884.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,061.67x = 339,565.10 × 132,884.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,061.67x = 45,122,909,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,122,909,003.49/246,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,380.49

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