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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,200.08, 367,538.52 and 139,792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,200.08, 367,538.52 and 139,792.08 is: 209,538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,200.08 : 367,538.52 = 139,792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,200.08/367,538.52 = 139,792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,200.08x = 367,538.52 × 139,792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,200.08x = 51,378,974,190.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,378,974,190.92/245,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,538.98

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