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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,658.28, 339,006.22 and 138,226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,658.28, 339,006.22 and 138,226.16 is: 190,750.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,658.28 : 339,006.22 = 138,226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,658.28/339,006.22 = 138,226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,658.28x = 339,006.22 × 138,226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,658.28x = 46,859,528,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,859,528,006.72/245,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,750.86

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