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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,329.69, 367,957.60 and 157,199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,329.69, 367,957.60 and 157,199.06 is: 235,774.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,329.69 : 367,957.60 = 157,199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,329.69/367,957.60 = 157,199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,329.69x = 367,957.60 × 157,199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,329.69x = 57,842,588,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,842,588,839.86/245,329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,774.92

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