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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,398.16, 340,029.97 and 133,220.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,398.16, 340,029.97 and 133,220.91 is: 183,845.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,398.16 : 340,029.97 = 133,220.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,398.16/340,029.97 = 133,220.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,398.16x = 340,029.97 × 133,220.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,398.16x = 45,299,101,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,299,101,697.62/246,398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,845.13

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