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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,385.73, 340,012.27 and 133,208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,385.73, 340,012.27 and 133,208.48 is: 183,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,385.73 : 340,012.27 = 133,208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,385.73/340,012.27 = 133,208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,385.73x = 340,012.27 × 133,208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,385.73x = 45,292,517,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,292,517,668.05/246,385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,827.68

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