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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,331.45, 367,997.18 and 65,417.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,331.45, 367,997.18 and 65,417.49 is: 98,126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,331.45 : 367,997.18 = 65,417.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,331.45/367,997.18 = 65,417.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,331.45x = 367,997.18 × 65,417.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,331.45x = 24,073,451,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,073,451,842.68/245,331.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,126.24

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