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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,663.86, 340,394.85 and 133,486.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,663.86, 340,394.85 and 133,486.61 is: 184,210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,663.86 : 340,394.85 = 133,486.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,663.86/340,394.85 = 133,486.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,663.86x = 340,394.85 × 133,486.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,663.86x = 45,438,154,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,438,154,587.96/246,663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,210.83

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