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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,153.65, 339,709.95 and 137,265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,153.65, 339,709.95 and 137,265.35 is: 189,436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,153.65 : 339,709.95 = 137,265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,153.65/339,709.95 = 137,265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,153.65x = 339,709.95 × 137,265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,153.65x = 46,630,403,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,630,403,486.68/246,153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,436.17

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