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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,172.97, 367,074.27 and 132,449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,172.97, 367,074.27 and 132,449.34 is: 198,303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,172.97 : 367,074.27 = 132,449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,172.97/367,074.27 = 132,449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,172.97x = 367,074.27 × 132,449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,172.97x = 48,618,744,792.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,618,744,792.48/245,172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,303.85

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