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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,989.49, 340,845.83 and 133,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,989.49, 340,845.83 and 133,812.24 is: 184,661.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,989.49 : 340,845.83 = 133,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,989.49/340,845.83 = 133,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,989.49x = 340,845.83 × 133,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,989.49x = 45,609,344,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,609,344,006.96/246,989.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,661.07

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