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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,795.41, 340,578.72 and 133,618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,795.41, 340,578.72 and 133,618.16 is: 184,393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,795.41 : 340,578.72 = 133,618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,795.41/340,578.72 = 133,618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,795.41x = 340,578.72 × 133,618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,795.41x = 45,507,500,198.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,507,500,198.66/246,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,393.63

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