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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,076.80, 367,615.20 and 97,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,076.80, 367,615.20 and 97,332.80 is: 145,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,076.80 : 367,615.20 = 97,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,076.80/367,615.20 = 97,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,076.80x = 367,615.20 × 97,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,076.80x = 35,781,016,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,781,016,738.56/245,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,999.20

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