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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,884.49, 340,606.67 and 182,508.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,884.49, 340,606.67 and 182,508.29 is: 251,792.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,884.49 : 340,606.67 = 182,508.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,884.49/340,606.67 = 182,508.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,884.49x = 340,606.67 × 182,508.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,884.49x = 62,163,538,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,163,538,288.72/246,884.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,792.00

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