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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,775.80, 340,550.73 and 133,598.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,775.80, 340,550.73 and 133,598.58 is: 184,366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,775.80 : 340,550.73 = 133,598.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,775.80/340,550.73 = 133,598.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,775.80x = 340,550.73 × 133,598.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,775.80x = 45,497,093,945.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,497,093,945.96/246,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,366.11

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