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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,723.92, 339,116.16 and 138,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,723.92, 339,116.16 and 138,304.24 is: 190,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,723.92 : 339,116.16 = 138,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,723.92/339,116.16 = 138,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,723.92x = 339,116.16 × 138,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,723.92x = 46,901,202,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901,202,780.52/245,723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,869.50

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