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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,655.06, 339,003.36 and 138,225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,655.06, 339,003.36 and 138,225.21 is: 190,750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,655.06 : 339,003.36 = 138,225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,655.06/339,003.36 = 138,225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,655.06x = 339,003.36 × 138,225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,655.06x = 46,858,810,626.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858,810,626.71/245,655.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,750.44

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