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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,570.56, 340,268.16 and 133,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,570.56, 340,268.16 and 133,394.24 is: 184,084.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,570.56 : 340,268.16 = 133,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,570.56/340,268.16 = 133,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,570.56x = 340,268.16 × 133,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,570.56x = 45,389,812,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,389,812,599.40/246,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,084.48

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