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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,672.28, 340,407.75 and 133,495.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,672.28, 340,407.75 and 133,495.03 is: 184,223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,672.28 : 340,407.75 = 133,495.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,672.28/340,407.75 = 133,495.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,672.28x = 340,407.75 × 133,495.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,672.28x = 45,442,743,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,442,743,724.60/246,672.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,223.15

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