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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,467.52, 338,743.04 and 138,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,467.52, 338,743.04 and 138,035.27 is: 190,487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,467.52 : 338,743.04 = 138,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,467.52/338,743.04 = 138,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,467.52x = 338,743.04 × 138,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,467.52x = 46,758,484,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,758,484,603.13/245,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,487.46

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