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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,162.61, 368,297.53 and 145,388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,162.61, 368,297.53 and 145,388.25 is: 218,410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,162.61 : 368,297.53 = 145,388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,162.61/368,297.53 = 145,388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,162.61x = 368,297.53 × 145,388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,162.61x = 53,546,134,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,546,134,454.08/245,162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,410.69

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