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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,336.56, 339,944.28 and 133,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,336.56, 339,944.28 and 133,159.32 is: 183,759.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,336.56 : 339,944.28 = 133,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,336.56/339,944.28 = 133,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,336.56x = 339,944.28 × 133,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,336.56x = 45,266,749,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,266,749,162.69/246,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,759.77

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