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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,950.52, 340,791.18 and 133,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,950.52, 340,791.18 and 133,774.20 is: 184,608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,950.52 : 340,791.18 = 133,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,950.52/340,791.18 = 133,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,950.52x = 340,791.18 × 133,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,950.52x = 45,589,067,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,589,067,471.56/246,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,608.10

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