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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,946.82, 340,786.77 and 133,770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,946.82, 340,786.77 and 133,770.02 is: 184,602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,946.82 : 340,786.77 = 133,770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,946.82/340,786.77 = 133,770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,946.82x = 340,786.77 × 133,770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,946.82x = 45,587,053,038.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,587,053,038.64/246,946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,602.71

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