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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,498.69, 338,784.92 and 138,068.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,498.69, 338,784.92 and 138,068.71 is: 190,532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,498.69 : 338,784.92 = 138,068.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,498.69/338,784.92 = 138,068.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,498.69x = 338,784.92 × 138,068.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,498.69x = 46,775,598,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,775,598,913.94/245,498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,532.99

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