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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,309.02, 339,910.22 and 144,310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,309.02, 339,910.22 and 144,310.07 is: 199,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,309.02 : 339,910.22 = 144,310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,309.02/339,910.22 = 144,310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,309.02x = 339,910.22 × 144,310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,309.02x = 49,052,466,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,052,466,920.37/246,309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,150.10

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