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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,968.64, 339,462.24 and 150,538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,968.64, 339,462.24 and 150,538.88 is: 207,759.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,968.64 : 339,462.24 = 150,538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,968.64/339,462.24 = 150,538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,968.64x = 339,462.24 × 150,538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,968.64x = 51,102,265,411.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,102,265,411.89/245,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,759.27

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