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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,433.89, 340,078.80 and 133,256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,433.89, 340,078.80 and 133,256.64 is: 183,894.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,433.89 : 340,078.80 = 133,256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,433.89/340,078.80 = 133,256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,433.89x = 340,078.80 × 133,256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,433.89x = 45,317,759,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317,759,998.24/246,433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,894.18

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