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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,045.20, 367,567.80 and 161,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,045.20, 367,567.80 and 161,064.40 is: 241,596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,045.20 : 367,567.80 = 161,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,045.20/367,567.80 = 161,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,045.20x = 367,567.80 × 161,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,045.20x = 59,202,087,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,202,087,166.32/245,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,596.60

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