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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,853.52, 340,655.90 and 133,676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,853.52, 340,655.90 and 133,676.27 is: 184,472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,853.52 : 340,655.90 = 133,676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,853.52/340,655.90 = 133,676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,853.52x = 340,655.90 × 133,676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,853.52x = 45,537,607,693.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,537,607,693.83/246,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,472.19

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