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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,609.02, 340,286.31 and 137,700.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,609.02, 340,286.31 and 137,700.06 is: 190,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,609.02 : 340,286.31 = 137,700.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,609.02/340,286.31 = 137,700.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,609.02x = 340,286.31 × 137,700.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,609.02x = 46,857,445,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,857,445,304.18/246,609.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,007.03

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