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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,087.10, 367,630.65 and 205,721.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,087.10, 367,630.65 and 205,721.10 is: 308,581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,087.10 : 367,630.65 = 205,721.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,087.10/367,630.65 = 205,721.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,087.10x = 367,630.65 × 205,721.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,087.10x = 75,629,381,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,629,381,711.72/245,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,581.65

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