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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,117.88, 339,642.69 and 132,940.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,117.88, 339,642.69 and 132,940.63 is: 183,458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,117.88 : 339,642.69 = 132,940.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,117.88/339,642.69 = 132,940.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,117.88x = 339,642.69 × 132,940.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,117.88x = 45,152,313,183.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152,313,183.49/246,117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,458.08

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