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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,334.30, 368,001.45 and 150,855.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,334.30, 368,001.45 and 150,855.90 is: 226,283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,334.30 : 368,001.45 = 150,855.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,334.30/368,001.45 = 150,855.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,334.30x = 368,001.45 × 150,855.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,334.30x = 55,515,189,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,515,189,941.06/245,334.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,283.85

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