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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,094.20, 367,641.30 and 161,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,094.20, 367,641.30 and 161,113.40 is: 241,670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,094.20 : 367,641.30 = 161,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,094.20/367,641.30 = 161,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,094.20x = 367,641.30 × 161,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,094.20x = 59,231,939,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,231,939,823.42/245,094.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,670.10

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