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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,364.62, 339,982.46 and 138,933.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,364.62, 339,982.46 and 138,933.87 is: 191,728.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,364.62 : 339,982.46 = 138,933.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,364.62/339,982.46 = 138,933.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,364.62x = 339,982.46 × 138,933.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,364.62x = 47,235,078,205.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,235,078,205.25/246,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,728.33

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