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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,966.86, 340,813.77 and 133,789.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,966.86, 340,813.77 and 133,789.88 is: 184,629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,966.86 : 340,813.77 = 133,789.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,966.86/340,813.77 = 133,789.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,966.86x = 340,813.77 × 133,789.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,966.86x = 45,597,433,390.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597,433,390.65/246,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,629.77

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