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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,064.80, 367,597.20 and 182,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,064.80, 367,597.20 and 182,856.80 is: 274,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,064.80 : 367,597.20 = 182,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,064.80/367,597.20 = 182,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,064.80x = 367,597.20 × 182,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,064.80x = 67,217,647,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,217,647,680.96/245,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,285.20

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