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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,316.04, 338,545.72 and 137,885.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,316.04, 338,545.72 and 137,885.74 is: 190,287.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,316.04 : 338,545.72 = 137,885.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,316.04/338,545.72 = 137,885.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,316.04x = 338,545.72 × 137,885.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,316.04x = 46,680,627,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,680,627,126.03/245,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,287.71

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