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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,116.10, 367,674.15 and 185,629.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,116.10, 367,674.15 and 185,629.70 is: 278,444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,116.10 : 367,674.15 = 185,629.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,116.10/367,674.15 = 185,629.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,116.10x = 367,674.15 × 185,629.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,116.10x = 68,251,242,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,251,242,162.26/245,116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,444.55

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