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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,606.02, 340,282.16 and 137,697.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,606.02, 340,282.16 and 137,697.06 is: 190,002.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,606.02 : 340,282.16 = 137,697.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,606.02/340,282.16 = 137,697.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,606.02x = 340,282.16 × 137,697.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,606.02x = 46,855,854,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,855,854,880.93/246,606.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,002.88

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