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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,396.92, 340,027.89 and 133,219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,396.92, 340,027.89 and 133,219.58 is: 183,843.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,396.92 : 340,027.89 = 133,219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,396.92/340,027.89 = 133,219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,396.92x = 340,027.89 × 133,219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,396.92x = 45,298,372,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,298,372,694.09/246,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,843.10

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