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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,063.02, 339,542.69 and 138,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,063.02, 339,542.69 and 138,652.16 is: 191,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,063.02 : 339,542.69 = 138,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,063.02/339,542.69 = 138,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,063.02x = 339,542.69 × 138,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,063.02x = 47,078,324,989.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,078,324,989.74/246,063.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,326.29

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