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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,210.83, 339,797.06 and 144,321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,210.83, 339,797.06 and 144,321.89 is: 199,179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,210.83 : 339,797.06 = 144,321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,210.83/339,797.06 = 144,321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,210.83x = 339,797.06 × 144,321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,210.83x = 49,040,153,915.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,040,153,915.64/246,210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,179.52

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