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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,151.90, 366,743.70 and 212,237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,151.90, 366,743.70 and 212,237.55 is: 317,504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,151.90 : 366,743.70 = 212,237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,151.90/366,743.70 = 212,237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,151.90x = 366,743.70 × 212,237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,151.90x = 77,836,784,365.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,836,784,365.94/245,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,504.31

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