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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,329.80, 367,994.70 and 127,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,329.80, 367,994.70 and 127,231.80 is: 190,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,329.80 : 367,994.70 = 127,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,329.80/367,994.70 = 127,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,329.80x = 367,994.70 × 127,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,329.80x = 46,820,628,071.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,820,628,071.46/245,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,847.70

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