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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,171.26, 338,431.80 and 154,509.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,171.26, 338,431.80 and 154,509.46 is: 213,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,171.26 : 338,431.80 = 154,509.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,171.26/338,431.80 = 154,509.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,171.26x = 338,431.80 × 154,509.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,171.26x = 52,290,914,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,290,914,664.83/245,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,283.22

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