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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,344.97, 339,956.58 and 133,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,344.97, 339,956.58 and 133,167.72 is: 183,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,344.97 : 339,956.58 = 133,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,344.97/339,956.58 = 133,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,344.97x = 339,956.58 × 133,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,344.97x = 45,271,242,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,271,242,657.60/246,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,771.74

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