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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,122.80, 367,295.40 and 161,919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,122.80, 367,295.40 and 161,919.60 is: 242,622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,122.80 : 367,295.40 = 161,919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,122.80/367,295.40 = 161,919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,122.80x = 367,295.40 × 161,919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,122.80x = 59,472,324,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,472,324,249.84/245,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,622.57

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