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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,054.54, 339,558.84 and 137,155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,054.54, 339,558.84 and 137,155.98 is: 189,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,054.54 : 339,558.84 = 137,155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,054.54/339,558.84 = 137,155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,054.54x = 339,558.84 × 137,155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,054.54x = 46,572,525,467.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,572,525,467.86/246,054.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,277.25

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