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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,670.35, 340,470.87 and 139,303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,670.35, 340,470.87 and 139,303.23 is: 192,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,670.35 : 340,470.87 = 139,303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,670.35/340,470.87 = 139,303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,670.35x = 340,470.87 × 139,303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,670.35x = 47,428,691,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,428,691,911.91/246,670.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,275.61

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