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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,654.15, 340,383.78 and 133,476.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,654.15, 340,383.78 and 133,476.90 is: 184,198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,654.15 : 340,383.78 = 133,476.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,654.15/340,383.78 = 133,476.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,654.15x = 340,383.78 × 133,476.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,654.15x = 45,433,371,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433,371,764.68/246,654.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,198.69

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