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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,087.60, 367,631.40 and 205,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,087.60, 367,631.40 and 205,721.60 is: 308,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,087.60 : 367,631.40 = 205,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,087.60/367,631.40 = 205,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,087.60x = 367,631.40 × 205,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,087.60x = 75,629,719,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,629,719,818.24/245,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,582.40

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