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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,656.92, 340,385.97 and 133,479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,656.92, 340,385.97 and 133,479.76 is: 184,201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,656.92 : 340,385.97 = 133,479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,656.92/340,385.97 = 133,479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,656.92x = 340,385.97 × 133,479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,656.92x = 45,434,637,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,434,637,582.97/246,656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,201.76

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