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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,937.53, 340,773.81 and 133,760.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,937.53, 340,773.81 and 133,760.28 is: 184,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,937.53 : 340,773.81 = 133,760.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,937.53/340,773.81 = 133,760.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,937.53x = 340,773.81 × 133,760.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,937.53x = 45,582,000,242.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,582,000,242.27/246,937.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,589.20

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