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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,136.60, 367,704.90 and 139,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,136.60, 367,704.90 and 139,966.20 is: 209,949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,136.60 : 367,704.90 = 139,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,136.60/367,704.90 = 139,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,136.60x = 367,704.90 × 139,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,136.60x = 51,466,257,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,466,257,574.38/245,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,949.30

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