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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,323.20, 367,984.80 and 205,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,323.20, 367,984.80 and 205,665.60 is: 308,498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,323.20 : 367,984.80 = 205,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,323.20/367,984.80 = 205,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,323.20x = 367,984.80 × 205,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,323.20x = 75,681,814,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,681,814,682.88/245,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,498.40

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