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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,603.54, 340,312.87 and 133,426.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,603.54, 340,312.87 and 133,426.29 is: 184,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,603.54 : 340,312.87 = 133,426.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,603.54/340,312.87 = 133,426.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,603.54x = 340,312.87 × 133,426.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,603.54x = 45,406,683,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,406,683,683.35/246,603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,128.27

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