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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,271.15, 367,420.73 and 216,046.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,271.15, 367,420.73 and 216,046.35 is: 323,641.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,271.15 : 367,420.73 = 216,046.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,271.15/367,420.73 = 216,046.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,271.15x = 367,420.73 × 216,046.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,271.15x = 79,379,906,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,379,906,550.60/245,271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,641.43

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