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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,344.44, 339,955.52 and 144,349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,344.44, 339,955.52 and 144,349.56 is: 199,202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,344.44 : 339,955.52 = 144,349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,344.44/339,955.52 = 144,349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,344.44x = 339,955.52 × 144,349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,344.44x = 49,072,429,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,072,429,731.57/246,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,202.51

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