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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,047.93, 339,544.59 and 138,652.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,047.93, 339,544.59 and 138,652.46 is: 191,339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,047.93 : 339,544.59 = 138,652.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,047.93/339,544.59 = 138,652.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,047.93x = 339,544.59 × 138,652.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,047.93x = 47,078,690,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,078,690,985.47/246,047.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,339.52

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