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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,859.92, 340,666.02 and 133,682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,859.92, 340,666.02 and 133,682.64 is: 184,481.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,859.92 : 340,666.02 = 133,682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,859.92/340,666.02 = 133,682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,859.92x = 340,666.02 × 133,682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,859.92x = 45,541,132,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541,132,911.89/246,859.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,481.68

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