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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,575.22, 340,276.59 and 139,146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,575.22, 340,276.59 and 139,146.54 is: 192,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,575.22 : 340,276.59 = 139,146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,575.22/340,276.59 = 139,146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,575.22x = 340,276.59 × 139,146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,575.22x = 47,348,310,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,348,310,141.50/246,575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,023.80

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