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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,251.54, 339,827.10 and 133,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,251.54, 339,827.10 and 133,074.28 is: 183,642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,251.54 : 339,827.10 = 133,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,251.54/339,827.10 = 133,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,251.54x = 339,827.10 × 133,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,251.54x = 45,222,246,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,222,246,656.99/246,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,642.49

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