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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,658.58, 340,389.90 and 133,481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,658.58, 340,389.90 and 133,481.33 is: 184,204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,658.58 : 340,389.90 = 133,481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,658.58/340,389.90 = 133,481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,658.58x = 340,389.90 × 133,481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,658.58x = 45,435,696,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,435,696,570.57/246,658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,204.81

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