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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,508.11, 340,180.51 and 133,330.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,508.11, 340,180.51 and 133,330.59 is: 183,995.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,508.11 : 340,180.51 = 133,330.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,508.11/340,180.51 = 133,330.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,508.11x = 340,180.51 × 133,330.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,508.11x = 45,356,468,104.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,356,468,104.80/246,508.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,995.85

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