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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,731.52, 340,490.62 and 133,554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,731.52, 340,490.62 and 133,554.27 is: 184,305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,731.52 : 340,490.62 = 133,554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,731.52/340,490.62 = 133,554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,731.52x = 340,490.62 × 133,554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,731.52x = 45,473,976,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473,976,195.95/246,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,305.50

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