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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,563.22, 340,265.97 and 139,126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,563.22, 340,265.97 and 139,126.98 is: 192,000.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,563.22 : 340,265.97 = 139,126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,563.22/340,265.97 = 139,126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,563.22x = 340,265.97 × 139,126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,563.22x = 47,340,176,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340,176,802.87/246,563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,000.16

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