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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,659.58, 340,391.28 and 133,482.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,659.58, 340,391.28 and 133,482.33 is: 184,206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,659.58 : 340,391.28 = 133,482.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,659.58/340,391.28 = 133,482.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,659.58x = 340,391.28 × 133,482.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,659.58x = 45,436,221,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,436,221,166.08/246,659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,206.19

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