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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,335.20, 368,002.80 and 170,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,335.20, 368,002.80 and 170,296.80 is: 255,445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,335.20 : 368,002.80 = 170,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,335.20/368,002.80 = 170,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,335.20x = 368,002.80 × 170,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,335.20x = 62,669,699,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,669,699,231.04/245,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,445.20

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