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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,308.79, 367,587.57 and 165,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,308.79, 367,587.57 and 165,049.44 is: 247,321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,308.79 : 367,587.57 = 165,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,308.79/367,587.57 = 165,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,308.79x = 367,587.57 × 165,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,308.79x = 60,670,122,579.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,670,122,579.46/245,308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,321.44

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