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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,977.06, 340,826.46 and 133,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,977.06, 340,826.46 and 133,799 is: 184,641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,977.06 : 340,826.46 = 133,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,977.06/340,826.46 = 133,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,977.06x = 340,826.46 × 133,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,977.06x = 45,602,239,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,602,239,521.54/246,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,641.60

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