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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,483.15, 340,146.73 and 133,305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,483.15, 340,146.73 and 133,305.90 is: 183,962.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,483.15 : 340,146.73 = 133,305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,483.15/340,146.73 = 133,305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,483.15x = 340,146.73 × 133,305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,483.15x = 45,343,564,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343,564,865.79/246,483.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,962.13

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