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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,727.15, 340,484.58 and 133,549.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,727.15, 340,484.58 and 133,549.90 is: 184,299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,727.15 : 340,484.58 = 133,549.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,727.15/340,484.58 = 133,549.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,727.15x = 340,484.58 × 133,549.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,727.15x = 45,471,680,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,471,680,759.33/246,727.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,299.46

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