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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,413.28, 340,049.84 and 138,982.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,413.28, 340,049.84 and 138,982.98 is: 191,796.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,413.28 : 340,049.84 = 138,982.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,413.28/340,049.84 = 138,982.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,413.28x = 340,049.84 × 138,982.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,413.28x = 47,261,140,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261,140,111.72/246,413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,796.24

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