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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,607.02, 340,283.54 and 137,698.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,607.02, 340,283.54 and 137,698.06 is: 190,004.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,607.02 : 340,283.54 = 137,698.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,607.02/340,283.54 = 137,698.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,607.02x = 340,283.54 × 137,698.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,607.02x = 46,856,383,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,856,383,307.93/246,607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,004.26

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