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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,348.54, 339,961.86 and 133,171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,348.54, 339,961.86 and 133,171.29 is: 183,776.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,348.54 : 339,961.86 = 133,171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,348.54/339,961.86 = 133,171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,348.54x = 339,961.86 × 133,171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,348.54x = 45,273,159,447.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,273,159,447.00/246,348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,776.85

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