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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,780.72, 340,557.44 and 133,603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,780.72, 340,557.44 and 133,603.44 is: 184,372.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,780.72 : 340,557.44 = 133,603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,780.72/340,557.44 = 133,603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,780.72x = 340,557.44 × 133,603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,780.72x = 45,499,645,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,499,645,501.59/246,780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,372.77

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