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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,615.02, 340,294.58 and 137,706.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,615.02, 340,294.58 and 137,706.06 is: 190,015.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,615.02 : 340,294.58 = 137,706.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,615.02/340,294.58 = 137,706.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,615.02x = 340,294.58 × 137,706.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,615.02x = 46,860,625,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860,625,851.15/246,615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,015.30

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