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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,307.15, 338,527.08 and 137,870.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,307.15, 338,527.08 and 137,870.91 is: 190,263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,307.15 : 338,527.08 = 137,870.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,307.15/338,527.08 = 137,870.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,307.15x = 338,527.08 × 137,870.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,307.15x = 46,673,036,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,673,036,579.24/245,307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,263.66

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