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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,872.92, 340,683.90 and 133,695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,872.92, 340,683.90 and 133,695.64 is: 184,499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,872.92 : 340,683.90 = 133,695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,872.92/340,683.90 = 133,695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,872.92x = 340,683.90 × 133,695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,872.92x = 45,547,952,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,547,952,048.20/246,872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,499.59

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