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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,980.25, 340,830.59 and 133,802.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,980.25, 340,830.59 and 133,802.73 is: 184,646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,980.25 : 340,830.59 = 133,802.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,980.25/340,830.59 = 133,802.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,980.25x = 340,830.59 × 133,802.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,980.25x = 45,604,063,409.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,604,063,409.51/246,980.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,646.60

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