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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,673.28, 340,409.13 and 133,496.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,673.28, 340,409.13 and 133,496.03 is: 184,224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,673.28 : 340,409.13 = 133,496.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,673.28/340,409.13 = 133,496.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,673.28x = 340,409.13 × 133,496.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,673.28x = 45,443,267,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,443,267,430.75/246,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,224.52

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