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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,483.73, 340,147.55 and 133,306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,483.73, 340,147.55 and 133,306.48 is: 183,962.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,483.73 : 340,147.55 = 133,306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,483.73/340,147.55 = 133,306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,483.73x = 340,147.55 × 133,306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,483.73x = 45,343,872,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,343,872,571.12/246,483.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,962.94

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