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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,038.80, 367,558.20 and 182,830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,038.80, 367,558.20 and 182,830.80 is: 274,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,038.80 : 367,558.20 = 182,830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,038.80/367,558.20 = 182,830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,038.80x = 367,558.20 × 182,830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,038.80x = 67,200,959,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,200,959,752.56/245,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,246.20

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