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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,415.28, 340,052.60 and 138,984.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,415.28, 340,052.60 and 138,984.98 is: 191,799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,415.28 : 340,052.60 = 138,984.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,415.28/340,052.60 = 138,984.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,415.28x = 340,052.60 × 138,984.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,415.28x = 47,262,203,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,262,203,809.95/246,415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,799.00

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