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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,980.61, 340,833.59 and 133,803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,980.61, 340,833.59 and 133,803.36 is: 184,648.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,980.61 : 340,833.59 = 133,803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,980.61/340,833.59 = 133,803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,980.61x = 340,833.59 × 133,803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,980.61x = 45,604,679,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,604,679,375.61/246,980.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,648.82

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