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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,136.32, 367,705.44 and 162,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,136.32, 367,705.44 and 162,011.84 is: 243,018.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,136.32 : 367,705.44 = 162,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,136.32/367,705.44 = 162,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,136.32x = 367,705.44 × 162,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,136.32x = 59,572,634,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,572,634,912.41/245,136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,018.39

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