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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,271.80, 367,907.70 and 182,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,271.80, 367,907.70 and 182,286.20 is: 273,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,271.80 : 367,907.70 = 182,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,271.80/367,907.70 = 182,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,271.80x = 367,907.70 × 182,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,271.80x = 67,064,496,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,064,496,583.74/245,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,429.30

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