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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,521.73, 338,816.63 and 138,091.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,521.73, 338,816.63 and 138,091.71 is: 190,564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,521.73 : 338,816.63 = 138,091.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,521.73/338,816.63 = 138,091.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,521.73x = 338,816.63 × 138,091.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,521.73x = 46,787,767,122.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,787,767,122.68/245,521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,564.67

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