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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,425.92, 338,686.08 and 139,441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,425.92, 338,686.08 and 139,441.92 is: 192,428.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,425.92 : 338,686.08 = 139,441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,425.92/338,686.08 = 139,441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,425.92x = 338,686.08 × 139,441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,425.92x = 47,227,037,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,227,037,272.47/245,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,428.89

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