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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,510.85, 338,765.93 and 138,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,510.85, 338,765.93 and 138,060.13 is: 190,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,510.85 : 338,765.93 = 138,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,510.85/338,765.93 = 138,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,510.85x = 338,765.93 × 138,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,510.85x = 46,770,068,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,770,068,680.52/245,510.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,501.02

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