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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,567.60, 340,257.68 and 139,134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,567.60, 340,257.68 and 139,134.88 is: 192,002.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,567.60 : 340,257.68 = 139,134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,567.60/340,257.68 = 139,134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,567.60x = 340,257.68 × 139,134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,567.60x = 47,341,711,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,341,711,475.88/246,567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,002.97

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