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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,654.86, 340,383.68 and 133,477.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,654.86, 340,383.68 and 133,477.61 is: 184,199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,654.86 : 340,383.68 = 133,477.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,654.86/340,383.68 = 133,477.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,654.86x = 340,383.68 × 133,477.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,654.86x = 45,433,597,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433,597,720.10/246,654.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,199.08

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