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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,533.83, 340,216.81 and 133,356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,533.83, 340,216.81 and 133,356.58 is: 184,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,533.83 : 340,216.81 = 133,356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,533.83/340,216.81 = 133,356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,533.83x = 340,216.81 × 133,356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,533.83x = 45,370,149,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,370,149,056.18/246,533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,032.14

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