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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,344.42, 339,955.80 and 133,167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,344.42, 339,955.80 and 133,167.17 is: 183,770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,344.42 : 339,955.80 = 133,167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,344.42/339,955.80 = 133,167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,344.42x = 339,955.80 × 133,167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,344.42x = 45,270,952,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,270,952,660.98/246,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,770.97

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