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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,319.80, 367,979.70 and 127,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,319.80, 367,979.70 and 127,221.80 is: 190,832.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,319.80 : 367,979.70 = 127,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,319.80/367,979.70 = 127,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,319.80x = 367,979.70 × 127,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,319.80x = 46,815,039,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,815,039,797.46/245,319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,832.70

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