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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,347.73, 339,958.49 and 138,918.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,347.73, 339,958.49 and 138,918.65 is: 191,706.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,347.73 : 339,958.49 = 138,918.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,347.73/339,958.49 = 138,918.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,347.73x = 339,958.49 × 138,918.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,347.73x = 47,226,572,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,226,572,092.45/246,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,706.95

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