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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,337.60, 367,747.20 and 139,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,337.60, 367,747.20 and 139,929.60 is: 209,746.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,337.60 : 367,747.20 = 139,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,337.60/367,747.20 = 139,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,337.60x = 367,747.20 × 139,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,337.60x = 51,458,718,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,458,718,597.12/245,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,746.56

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