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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,427.58, 340,069.83 and 133,250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,427.58, 340,069.83 and 133,250.06 is: 183,884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,427.58 : 340,069.83 = 133,250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,427.58/340,069.83 = 133,250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,427.58x = 340,069.83 × 133,250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,427.58x = 45,314,325,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,314,325,602.18/246,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,884.96

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