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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,674.08, 340,411.32 and 133,496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,674.08, 340,411.32 and 133,496.86 is: 184,226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,674.08 : 340,411.32 = 133,496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,674.08/340,411.32 = 133,496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,674.08x = 340,411.32 × 133,496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,674.08x = 45,443,842,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,443,842,328.46/246,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,226.26

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