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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,348.73, 339,959.86 and 138,919.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,348.73, 339,959.86 and 138,919.65 is: 191,708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,348.73 : 339,959.86 = 138,919.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,348.73/339,959.86 = 138,919.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,348.73x = 339,959.86 × 138,919.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,348.73x = 47,227,104,765.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,227,104,765.25/246,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,708.33

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