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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,890.86, 340,709.07 and 133,714.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,890.86, 340,709.07 and 133,714.06 is: 184,525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,890.86 : 340,709.07 = 133,714.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,890.86/340,709.07 = 133,714.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,890.86x = 340,709.07 × 133,714.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,890.86x = 45,557,593,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,557,593,028.52/246,890.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,525.23

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