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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,986.88, 340,842.46 and 133,809.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,986.88, 340,842.46 and 133,809.62 is: 184,657.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,986.88 : 340,842.46 = 133,809.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,986.88/340,842.46 = 133,809.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,986.88x = 340,842.46 × 133,809.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,986.88x = 45,608,000,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,608,000,052.47/246,986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,657.58

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