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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,661.58, 340,394.04 and 133,484.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,661.58, 340,394.04 and 133,484.34 is: 184,208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,661.58 : 340,394.04 = 133,484.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,661.58/340,394.04 = 133,484.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,661.58x = 340,394.04 × 133,484.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,661.58x = 45,437,273,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,437,273,769.33/246,661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,208.96

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