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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,914.67, 340,737.35 and 138,018.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,914.67, 340,737.35 and 138,018.47 is: 190,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,914.67 : 340,737.35 = 138,018.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,914.67/340,737.35 = 138,018.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,914.67x = 340,737.35 × 138,018.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,914.67x = 47,028,047,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,028,047,028.76/246,914.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,462.75

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