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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,286.80, 367,930.20 and 120,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,286.80, 367,930.20 and 120,870.80 is: 181,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,286.80 : 367,930.20 = 120,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,286.80/367,930.20 = 120,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,286.80x = 367,930.20 × 120,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,286.80x = 44,472,017,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,472,017,618.16/245,286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,306.20

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