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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,097.60, 367,646.40 and 139,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,097.60, 367,646.40 and 139,927.20 is: 209,890.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,097.60 : 367,646.40 = 139,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,097.60/367,646.40 = 139,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,097.60x = 367,646.40 × 139,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,097.60x = 51,443,731,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,443,731,342.08/245,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,890.80

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