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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,761.51, 340,528.25 and 139,325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,761.51, 340,528.25 and 139,325.13 is: 192,267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,761.51 : 340,528.25 = 139,325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,761.51/340,528.25 = 139,325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,761.51x = 340,528.25 × 139,325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,761.51x = 47,444,142,003.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,444,142,003.30/246,761.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,267.19

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