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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,840.01, 340,640.85 and 133,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,840.01, 340,640.85 and 133,662.76 is: 184,455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,840.01 : 340,640.85 = 133,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,840.01/340,640.85 = 133,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,840.01x = 340,640.85 × 133,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,840.01x = 45,530,996,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,530,996,179.75/246,840.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,455.49

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