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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,932.64, 340,765.92 and 133,755.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,932.64, 340,765.92 and 133,755.66 is: 184,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,932.64 : 340,765.92 = 133,755.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,932.64/340,765.92 = 133,755.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,932.64x = 340,765.92 × 133,755.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,932.64x = 45,579,370,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,579,370,535.11/246,932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,582.20

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