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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,769.64, 340,521.54 and 144,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,769.64, 340,521.54 and 144,784.44 is: 199,790.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,769.64 : 340,521.54 = 144,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,769.64/340,521.54 = 144,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,769.64x = 340,521.54 × 144,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,769.64x = 49,302,220,476.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,302,220,476.84/246,769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,790.46

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