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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,301.79, 339,896.31 and 133,124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,301.79, 339,896.31 and 133,124.54 is: 183,711.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,301.79 : 339,896.31 = 133,124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,301.79/339,896.31 = 133,124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,301.79x = 339,896.31 × 133,124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,301.79x = 45,248,539,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,248,539,842.77/246,301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,711.78

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