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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,656.86, 367,894.79 and 140,155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,656.86, 367,894.79 and 140,155.98 is: 209,897.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,656.86 : 367,894.79 = 140,155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,656.86/367,894.79 = 140,155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,656.86x = 367,894.79 × 140,155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,656.86x = 51,562,654,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,562,654,128.56/245,656.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,897.07

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