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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,663.58, 340,396.81 and 133,486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,663.58, 340,396.81 and 133,486.34 is: 184,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,663.58 : 340,396.81 = 133,486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,663.58/340,396.81 = 133,486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,663.58x = 340,396.81 × 133,486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,663.58x = 45,438,324,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,438,324,314.58/246,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,211.73

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