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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,630.76, 340,407.32 and 144,688.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,630.76, 340,407.32 and 144,688.97 is: 199,704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,630.76 : 340,407.32 = 144,688.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,630.76/340,407.32 = 144,688.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,630.76x = 340,407.32 × 144,688.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,630.76x = 49,253,184,638.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,253,184,638.83/246,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,704.15

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