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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,564.72, 340,259.04 and 133,387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,564.72, 340,259.04 and 133,387.44 is: 184,074.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,564.72 : 340,259.04 = 133,387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,564.72/340,259.04 = 133,387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,564.72x = 340,259.04 × 133,387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,564.72x = 45,386,282,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,386,282,282.46/246,564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,074.52

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