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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,425.22, 340,066.62 and 138,994.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,425.22, 340,066.62 and 138,994.92 is: 191,812.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,425.22 : 340,066.62 = 138,994.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,425.22/340,066.62 = 138,994.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,425.22x = 340,066.62 × 138,994.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,425.22x = 47,267,532,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,267,532,641.57/246,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,812.89

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