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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,348.64, 338,838.12 and 169,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,348.64, 338,838.12 and 169,066.08 is: 233,488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,348.64 : 338,838.12 = 169,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,348.64/338,838.12 = 169,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,348.64x = 338,838.12 × 169,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,348.64x = 57,286,032,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,286,032,702.97/245,348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,488.28

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