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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,312.20, 367,968.30 and 161,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,312.20, 367,968.30 and 161,331.40 is: 241,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,312.20 : 367,968.30 = 161,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,312.20/367,968.30 = 161,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,312.20x = 367,968.30 × 161,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,312.20x = 59,364,840,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,364,840,994.62/245,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,997.10

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