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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,722.52, 340,477.59 and 133,545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,722.52, 340,477.59 and 133,545.27 is: 184,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,722.52 : 340,477.59 = 133,545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,722.52/340,477.59 = 133,545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,722.52x = 340,477.59 × 133,545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,722.52x = 45,469,171,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,469,171,184.70/246,722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,292.75

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