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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,985.51, 340,841.64 and 133,808.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,985.51, 340,841.64 and 133,808.26 is: 184,656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,985.51 : 340,841.64 = 133,808.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,985.51/340,841.64 = 133,808.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,985.51x = 340,841.64 × 133,808.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,985.51x = 45,607,426,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607,426,783.95/246,985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,656.29

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