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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,208.90, 367,995.87 and 182,175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,208.90, 367,995.87 and 182,175.78 is: 273,399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,208.90 : 367,995.87 = 182,175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,208.90/367,995.87 = 182,175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,208.90x = 367,995.87 × 182,175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,208.90x = 67,039,934,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,039,934,654.03/245,208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,399.27

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