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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,659.08, 340,390.59 and 133,481.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,659.08, 340,390.59 and 133,481.83 is: 184,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,659.08 : 340,390.59 = 133,481.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,659.08/340,390.59 = 133,481.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,659.08x = 340,390.59 × 133,481.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,659.08x = 45,435,958,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,435,958,867.98/246,659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,205.50

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