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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,141.76, 339,675.20 and 132,964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,141.76, 339,675.20 and 132,964.16 is: 183,490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,141.76 : 339,675.20 = 132,964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,141.76/339,675.20 = 132,964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,141.76x = 339,675.20 × 132,964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,141.76x = 45,164,627,640.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,164,627,640.83/246,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,490.31

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