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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,151.48, 368,038.32 and 208,448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,151.48, 368,038.32 and 208,448.76 is: 312,937.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,151.48 : 368,038.32 = 208,448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,151.48/368,038.32 = 208,448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,151.48x = 368,038.32 × 208,448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,151.48x = 76,717,131,436.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,717,131,436.48/245,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,937.66

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