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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,795.96, 339,172.04 and 138,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,795.96, 339,172.04 and 138,364.04 is: 190,927.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,795.96 : 339,172.04 = 138,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,795.96/339,172.04 = 138,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,795.96x = 339,172.04 × 138,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,795.96x = 46,929,213,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,929,213,709.44/245,795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,927.52

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