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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,367.92, 338,597.87 and 137,935.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,367.92, 338,597.87 and 137,935.67 is: 190,345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,367.92 : 338,597.87 = 137,935.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,367.92/338,597.87 = 137,935.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,367.92x = 338,597.87 × 137,935.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,367.92x = 46,704,721,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,704,721,676.36/245,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,345.67

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