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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,306.87, 339,903.29 and 133,129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,306.87, 339,903.29 and 133,129.62 is: 183,718.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,306.87 : 339,903.29 = 133,129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,306.87/339,903.29 = 133,129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,306.87x = 339,903.29 × 133,129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,306.87x = 45,251,196,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,251,196,167.27/246,306.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,718.77

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