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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,795.88, 340,575.68 and 139,359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,795.88, 340,575.68 and 139,359.64 is: 192,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,795.88 : 340,575.68 = 139,359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,795.88/340,575.68 = 139,359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,795.88x = 340,575.68 × 139,359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,795.88x = 47,462,504,157.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,462,504,157.56/246,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,314.82

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