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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,007.72, 366,975.76 and 173,714.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,007.72, 366,975.76 and 173,714.25 is: 260,191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,007.72 : 366,975.76 = 173,714.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,007.72/366,975.76 = 173,714.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,007.72x = 366,975.76 × 173,714.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,007.72x = 63,748,918,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,748,918,916.58/245,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,191.47

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