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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,271.80, 367,907.70 and 231,493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,271.80, 367,907.70 and 231,493.70 is: 347,240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,271.80 : 367,907.70 = 231,493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,271.80/367,907.70 = 231,493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,271.80x = 367,907.70 × 231,493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,271.80x = 85,168,314,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,168,314,731.49/245,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,240.55

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