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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,670.74, 340,405.62 and 133,493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,670.74, 340,405.62 and 133,493.46 is: 184,220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,670.74 : 340,405.62 = 133,493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,670.74/340,405.62 = 133,493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,670.74x = 340,405.62 × 133,493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,670.74x = 45,441,924,017.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,441,924,017.25/246,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,220.97

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