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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,625.51, 338,960.81 and 136,728.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,625.51, 338,960.81 and 136,728.12 is: 188,683.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,625.51 : 338,960.81 = 136,728.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,625.51/338,960.81 = 136,728.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,625.51x = 338,960.81 × 136,728.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,625.51x = 46,345,473,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,345,473,621.34/245,625.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,683.47

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