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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,785.81, 340,562.88 and 133,607.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,785.81, 340,562.88 and 133,607.75 is: 184,377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,785.81 : 340,562.88 = 133,607.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,785.81/340,562.88 = 133,607.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,785.81x = 340,562.88 × 133,607.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,785.81x = 45,501,840,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,501,840,130.32/246,785.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,377.86

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