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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,324.80, 367,987.20 and 127,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,324.80, 367,987.20 and 127,226.80 is: 190,840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,324.80 : 367,987.20 = 127,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,324.80/367,987.20 = 127,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,324.80x = 367,987.20 × 127,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,324.80x = 46,817,833,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,817,833,896.96/245,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,840.20

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