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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,874.92, 340,686.66 and 133,697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,874.92, 340,686.66 and 133,697.64 is: 184,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,874.92 : 340,686.66 = 133,697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,874.92/340,686.66 = 133,697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,874.92x = 340,686.66 × 133,697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,874.92x = 45,549,002,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549,002,421.48/246,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,502.35

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