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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,051.20, 367,382.40 and 134,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,051.20, 367,382.40 and 134,243.20 is: 201,258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,051.20 : 367,382.40 = 134,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,051.20/367,382.40 = 134,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,051.20x = 367,382.40 × 134,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,051.20x = 49,318,588,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,318,588,999.68/245,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,258.30

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