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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,438.60, 367,898.70 and 140,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,438.60, 367,898.70 and 140,030.60 is: 209,898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,438.60 : 367,898.70 = 140,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,438.60/367,898.70 = 140,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,438.60x = 367,898.70 × 140,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,438.60x = 51,517,075,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,517,075,700.22/245,438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,898.02

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