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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,037.80, 367,556.70 and 182,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,037.80, 367,556.70 and 182,829.80 is: 274,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,037.80 : 367,556.70 = 182,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,037.80/367,556.70 = 182,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,037.80x = 367,556.70 × 182,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,037.80x = 67,200,317,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,200,317,949.66/245,037.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,244.70

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