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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,199.90, 367,982.37 and 182,166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,199.90, 367,982.37 and 182,166.78 is: 273,385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,199.90 : 367,982.37 = 182,166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,199.90/367,982.37 = 182,166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,199.90x = 367,982.37 × 182,166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,199.90x = 67,034,163,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,034,163,439.67/245,199.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,385.77

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