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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,483.99, 340,147.90 and 133,306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,483.99, 340,147.90 and 133,306.74 is: 183,963.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,483.99 : 340,147.90 = 133,306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,483.99/340,147.90 = 133,306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,483.99x = 340,147.90 × 133,306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,483.99x = 45,344,006,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,344,006,557.92/246,483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,963.30

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