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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,921.64, 340,751.88 and 133,744.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,921.64, 340,751.88 and 133,744.42 is: 184,567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,921.64 : 340,751.88 = 133,744.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,921.64/340,751.88 = 133,744.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,921.64x = 340,751.88 × 133,744.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,921.64x = 45,573,662,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,573,662,554.51/246,921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,567.31

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