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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,175.76, 339,722.12 and 132,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,175.76, 339,722.12 and 132,998.16 is: 183,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,175.76 : 339,722.12 = 132,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,175.76/339,722.12 = 132,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,175.76x = 339,722.12 × 132,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,175.76x = 45,182,416,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,416,871.30/246,175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,537.23

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