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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,453.61, 367,589.93 and 139,952.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,453.61, 367,589.93 and 139,952.73 is: 209,592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,453.61 : 367,589.93 = 139,952.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,453.61/367,589.93 = 139,952.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,453.61x = 367,589.93 × 139,952.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,453.61x = 51,445,213,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,445,213,524.25/245,453.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,592.41

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