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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,130.80, 367,307.40 and 161,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,130.80, 367,307.40 and 161,927.60 is: 242,634.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,130.80 : 367,307.40 = 161,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,130.80/367,307.40 = 161,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,130.80x = 367,307.40 × 161,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,130.80x = 59,477,205,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,477,205,744.24/245,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,634.57

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