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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,291.60, 367,937.40 and 227,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,291.60, 367,937.40 and 227,795.60 is: 341,693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,291.60 : 367,937.40 = 227,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,291.60/367,937.40 = 227,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,291.60x = 367,937.40 × 227,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,291.60x = 83,814,520,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,814,520,795.44/245,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,693.40

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