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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,350.54, 339,964.62 and 133,173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,350.54, 339,964.62 and 133,173.29 is: 183,779.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,350.54 : 339,964.62 = 133,173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,350.54/339,964.62 = 133,173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,350.54x = 339,964.62 × 133,173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,350.54x = 45,274,206,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,274,206,929.00/246,350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,779.61

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