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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,653.97, 340,382.48 and 133,476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,653.97, 340,382.48 and 133,476.72 is: 184,197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,653.97 : 340,382.48 = 133,476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,653.97/340,382.48 = 133,476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,653.97x = 340,382.48 × 133,476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,653.97x = 45,433,136,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433,136,975.87/246,653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,197.87

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