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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,279.20, 367,918.80 and 205,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,279.20, 367,918.80 and 205,621.60 is: 308,432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,279.20 : 367,918.80 = 205,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,279.20/367,918.80 = 205,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,279.20x = 367,918.80 × 205,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,279.20x = 75,652,052,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,652,052,326.08/245,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,432.40

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