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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,558.75, 340,251.48 and 133,381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,558.75, 340,251.48 and 133,381.50 is: 184,066.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,558.75 : 340,251.48 = 133,381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,558.75/340,251.48 = 133,381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,558.75x = 340,251.48 × 133,381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,558.75x = 45,383,252,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,383,252,779.62/246,558.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,066.69

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