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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,310.76, 339,912.64 and 144,311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,310.76, 339,912.64 and 144,311.82 is: 199,152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,310.76 : 339,912.64 = 144,311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,310.76/339,912.64 = 144,311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,310.76x = 339,912.64 × 144,311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,310.76x = 49,053,411,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,053,411,719.40/246,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,152.53

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