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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,667.28, 340,401.89 and 133,490.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,667.28, 340,401.89 and 133,490.03 is: 184,216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,667.28 : 340,401.89 = 133,490.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,667.28/340,401.89 = 133,490.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,667.28x = 340,401.89 × 133,490.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,667.28x = 45,440,257,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,440,257,139.87/246,667.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,216.80

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