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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,408.61, 340,105.84 and 139,040.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,408.61, 340,105.84 and 139,040.58 is: 191,910.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,408.61 : 340,105.84 = 139,040.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,408.61/340,105.84 = 139,040.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,408.61x = 340,105.84 × 139,040.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,408.61x = 47,288,511,313.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,288,511,313.14/246,408.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,910.96

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