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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,208.40, 367,995.12 and 182,175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,208.40, 367,995.12 and 182,175.28 is: 273,398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,208.40 : 367,995.12 = 182,175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,208.40/367,995.12 = 182,175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,208.40x = 367,995.12 × 182,175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,208.40x = 67,039,614,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,039,614,024.63/245,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,398.52

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