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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,424.48, 338,715.84 and 137,999.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,424.48, 338,715.84 and 137,999.04 is: 190,455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,424.48 : 338,715.84 = 137,999.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,424.48/338,715.84 = 137,999.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,424.48x = 338,715.84 × 137,999.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,424.48x = 46,742,460,752.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,742,460,752.79/245,424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,455.58

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