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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,252.54, 339,828.48 and 133,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,252.54, 339,828.48 and 133,075.28 is: 183,643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,252.54 : 339,828.48 = 133,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,252.54/339,828.48 = 133,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,252.54x = 339,828.48 × 133,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,252.54x = 45,222,770,127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,222,770,127.97/246,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,643.87

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