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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,856.55, 340,660.07 and 133,679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,856.55, 340,660.07 and 133,679.30 is: 184,476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,856.55 : 340,660.07 = 133,679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,856.55/340,660.07 = 133,679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,856.55x = 340,660.07 × 133,679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,856.55x = 45,539,199,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,539,199,027.15/246,856.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,476.37

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