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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,922.84, 340,781.12 and 139,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,922.84, 340,781.12 and 139,499.76 is: 192,525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,922.84 : 340,781.12 = 139,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,922.84/340,781.12 = 139,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,922.84x = 340,781.12 × 139,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,922.84x = 47,538,884,452.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,538,884,452.53/246,922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,525.26

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