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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,443.62, 338,699.80 and 138,007.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,443.62, 338,699.80 and 138,007.25 is: 190,443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,443.62 : 338,699.80 = 138,007.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,443.62/338,699.80 = 138,007.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,443.62x = 338,699.80 × 138,007.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,443.62x = 46,743,027,973.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,743,027,973.55/245,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,443.04

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