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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,231.97, 339,800.10 and 133,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,231.97, 339,800.10 and 133,054.72 is: 183,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,231.97 : 339,800.10 = 133,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,231.97/339,800.10 = 133,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,231.97x = 339,800.10 × 133,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,231.97x = 45,212,005,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,212,005,462.47/246,231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,615.50

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