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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,446.53, 340,096.22 and 133,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,446.53, 340,096.22 and 133,269.28 is: 183,911.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,446.53 : 340,096.22 = 133,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,446.53/340,096.22 = 133,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,446.53x = 340,096.22 × 133,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,446.53x = 45,324,378,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,324,378,370.12/246,446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,911.61

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