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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,429.02, 340,071.80 and 133,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,429.02, 340,071.80 and 133,251.50 is: 183,886.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,429.02 : 340,071.80 = 133,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,429.02/340,071.80 = 133,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,429.02x = 340,071.80 × 133,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,429.02x = 45,315,077,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,315,077,457.70/246,429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,886.94

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