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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,772.27, 368,658.26 and 140,517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,772.27, 368,658.26 and 140,517.44 is: 210,776.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,772.27 : 368,658.26 = 140,517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,772.27/368,658.26 = 140,517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,772.27x = 368,658.26 × 140,517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,772.27x = 51,802,912,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,802,912,384.18/245,772.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,776.07

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