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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,659.34, 340,389.90 and 133,482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,659.34, 340,389.90 and 133,482.09 is: 184,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,659.34 : 340,389.90 = 133,482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,659.34/340,389.90 = 133,482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,659.34x = 340,389.90 × 133,482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,659.34x = 45,435,955,266.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,435,955,266.89/246,659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,205.29

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