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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,155.60, 367,471.80 and 139,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,155.60, 367,471.80 and 139,747.60 is: 209,472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,155.60 : 367,471.80 = 139,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,155.60/367,471.80 = 139,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,155.60x = 367,471.80 × 139,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,155.60x = 51,353,302,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,353,302,117.68/245,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,472.28

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