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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,131.50, 339,661.65 and 132,954.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,131.50, 339,661.65 and 132,954.25 is: 183,476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,131.50 : 339,661.65 = 132,954.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,131.50/339,661.65 = 132,954.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,131.50x = 339,661.65 × 132,954.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,131.50x = 45,159,459,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,159,459,929.51/246,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,476.96

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