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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,395.72, 340,026.06 and 133,218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,395.72, 340,026.06 and 133,218.48 is: 183,841.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,395.72 : 340,026.06 = 133,218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,395.72/340,026.06 = 133,218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,395.72x = 340,026.06 × 133,218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,395.72x = 45,297,754,873.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297,754,873.59/246,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,841.48

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