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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,074.60, 367,611.90 and 139,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,074.60, 367,611.90 and 139,904.20 is: 209,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,074.60 : 367,611.90 = 139,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,074.60/367,611.90 = 139,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,074.60x = 367,611.90 × 139,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,074.60x = 51,430,448,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,430,448,779.98/245,074.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,856.30

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