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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,114.40, 367,671.60 and 104,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,114.40, 367,671.60 and 104,887.20 is: 157,330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,114.40 : 367,671.60 = 104,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,114.40/367,671.60 = 104,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,114.40x = 367,671.60 × 104,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,114.40x = 38,564,044,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,564,044,643.52/245,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,330.80

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