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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,216.28, 367,822.06 and 145,304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,216.28, 367,822.06 and 145,304.56 is: 217,955.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,216.28 : 367,822.06 = 145,304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,216.28/367,822.06 = 145,304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,216.28x = 367,822.06 × 145,304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,216.28x = 53,446,221,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,446,221,303.78/245,216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,955.44

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