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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,049.80, 369,074.70 and 140,794.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,049.80, 369,074.70 and 140,794.35 is: 211,191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,049.80 : 369,074.70 = 140,794.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,049.80/369,074.70 = 140,794.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,049.80x = 369,074.70 × 140,794.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,049.80x = 51,963,632,487.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,963,632,487.95/246,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,191.53

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