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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,442.53, 338,703.96 and 138,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,442.53, 338,703.96 and 138,009.80 is: 190,449.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,442.53 : 338,703.96 = 138,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,442.53/338,703.96 = 138,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,442.53x = 338,703.96 × 138,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,442.53x = 46,744,467,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,744,467,143.10/245,442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,449.74

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