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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,135.97, 338,296.37 and 137,703.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,135.97, 338,296.37 and 137,703.65 is: 190,035.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,135.97 : 338,296.37 = 137,703.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,135.97/338,296.37 = 137,703.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,135.97x = 338,296.37 × 137,703.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,135.97x = 46,584,642,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584,642,550.75/245,135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,035.93

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