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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,991.40, 340,848.47 and 133,814.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,991.40, 340,848.47 and 133,814.15 is: 184,663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,991.40 : 340,848.47 = 133,814.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,991.40/340,848.47 = 133,814.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,991.40x = 340,848.47 × 133,814.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,991.40x = 45,610,345,918.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,610,345,918.54/246,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,663.70

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