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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,657.78, 339,005.54 and 138,225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,657.78, 339,005.54 and 138,225.66 is: 190,750.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,657.78 : 339,005.54 = 138,225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,657.78/339,005.54 = 138,225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,657.78x = 339,005.54 × 138,225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,657.78x = 46,859,263,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,859,263,819.03/245,657.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,750.18

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