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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,351.03, 338,567.65 and 137,937.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,351.03, 338,567.65 and 137,937.74 is: 190,344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,351.03 : 338,567.65 = 137,937.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,351.03/338,567.65 = 137,937.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,351.03x = 338,567.65 × 137,937.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,351.03x = 46,701,254,440.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,701,254,440.43/245,351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,344.65

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