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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,113.40, 367,670.10 and 161,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,113.40, 367,670.10 and 161,132.60 is: 241,698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,113.40 : 367,670.10 = 161,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,113.40/367,670.10 = 161,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,113.40x = 367,670.10 × 161,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,113.40x = 59,243,639,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,243,639,155.26/245,113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,698.90

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