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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,899.70, 340,722.04 and 133,722.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,899.70, 340,722.04 and 133,722.48 is: 184,537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,899.70 : 340,722.04 = 133,722.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,899.70/340,722.04 = 133,722.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,899.70x = 340,722.04 × 133,722.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,899.70x = 45,562,196,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,562,196,179.46/246,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,537.27

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