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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,731.82, 340,489.82 and 133,554.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,731.82, 340,489.82 and 133,554.57 is: 184,305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,731.82 : 340,489.82 = 133,554.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,731.82/340,489.82 = 133,554.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,731.82x = 340,489.82 × 133,554.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,731.82x = 45,473,970,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473,970,831.70/246,731.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,305.25

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