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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,984.99, 340,839.62 and 133,807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,984.99, 340,839.62 and 133,807.74 is: 184,654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,984.99 : 340,839.62 = 133,807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,984.99/340,839.62 = 133,807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,984.99x = 340,839.62 × 133,807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,984.99x = 45,606,979,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,606,979,254.66/246,984.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,654.86

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