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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,341.80, 367,623.90 and 182,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,341.80, 367,623.90 and 182,356.20 is: 273,245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,341.80 : 367,623.90 = 182,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,341.80/367,623.90 = 182,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,341.80x = 367,623.90 × 182,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,341.80x = 67,038,497,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,038,497,433.18/245,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,245.32

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