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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,762.76, 340,526.34 and 137,867.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,762.76, 340,526.34 and 137,867.94 is: 190,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,762.76 : 340,526.34 = 137,867.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,762.76/340,526.34 = 137,867.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,762.76x = 340,526.34 × 137,867.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,762.76x = 46,947,665,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,947,665,011.54/246,762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,254.25

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