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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,064.92, 339,569.56 and 132,887.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,064.92, 339,569.56 and 132,887.64 is: 183,384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,064.92 : 339,569.56 = 132,887.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,064.92/339,569.56 = 132,887.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,064.92x = 339,569.56 × 132,887.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,064.92x = 45,124,597,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,124,597,444.24/246,064.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,384.93

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