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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,517.67, 340,187.46 and 139,097.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,517.67, 340,187.46 and 139,097.70 is: 191,950.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,517.67 : 340,187.46 = 139,097.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,517.67/340,187.46 = 139,097.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,517.67x = 340,187.46 × 139,097.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,517.67x = 47,319,293,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,319,293,254.84/246,517.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,950.92

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