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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,308.74, 367,229.70 and 150,239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,308.74, 367,229.70 and 150,239.58 is: 224,910.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,308.74 : 367,229.70 = 150,239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,308.74/367,229.70 = 150,239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,308.74x = 367,229.70 × 150,239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,308.74x = 55,172,435,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,172,435,891.53/245,308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,910.19

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