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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,206.80, 367,810.20 and 97,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,206.80, 367,810.20 and 97,462.80 is: 146,194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,206.80 : 367,810.20 = 97,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,206.80/367,810.20 = 97,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,206.80x = 367,810.20 × 97,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,206.80x = 35,847,811,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,847,811,960.56/245,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,194.20

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