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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,280.80, 367,762.86 and 117,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,280.80, 367,762.86 and 117,127.76 is: 175,616.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,280.80 : 367,762.86 = 117,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,280.80/367,762.86 = 117,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,280.80x = 367,762.86 × 117,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,280.80x = 43,075,238,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,075,238,164.18/245,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,616.02

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