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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,312.30, 367,968.45 and 152,000.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,312.30, 367,968.45 and 152,000.30 is: 228,000.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,312.30 : 367,968.45 = 152,000.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,312.30/367,968.45 = 152,000.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,312.30x = 367,968.45 × 152,000.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,312.30x = 55,931,314,790.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,931,314,790.54/245,312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,000.45

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