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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,969.52, 340,819.60 and 133,792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,969.52, 340,819.60 and 133,792.32 is: 184,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,969.52 : 340,819.60 = 133,792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,969.52/340,819.60 = 133,792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,969.52x = 340,819.60 × 133,792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,969.52x = 45,599,044,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599,044,985.47/246,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,634.30

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