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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,107.80, 367,272.90 and 161,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,107.80, 367,272.90 and 161,904.60 is: 242,600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,107.80 : 367,272.90 = 161,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,107.80/367,272.90 = 161,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,107.80x = 367,272.90 × 161,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,107.80x = 59,463,171,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,463,171,965.34/245,107.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,600.08

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