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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,719.31, 339,103.55 and 138,296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,719.31, 339,103.55 and 138,296.30 is: 190,855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,719.31 : 339,103.55 = 138,296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,719.31/339,103.55 = 138,296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,719.31x = 339,103.55 × 138,296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,719.31x = 46,896,763,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,896,763,894.87/245,719.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,855.02

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