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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,537.70, 368,112.15 and 134,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,537.70, 368,112.15 and 134,729.70 is: 201,987.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,537.70 : 368,112.15 = 134,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,537.70/368,112.15 = 134,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,537.70x = 368,112.15 × 134,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,537.70x = 49,595,639,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,595,639,535.86/245,537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,987.88

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