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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,151.61, 339,720.95 and 138,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,151.61, 339,720.95 and 138,756.24 is: 191,501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,151.61 : 339,720.95 = 138,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,151.61/339,720.95 = 138,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,151.61x = 339,720.95 × 138,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,151.61x = 47,138,402,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,138,402,018.12/246,151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,501.50

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