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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,362.40, 368,043.60 and 219,701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,362.40, 368,043.60 and 219,701.60 is: 329,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,362.40 : 368,043.60 = 219,701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,362.40/368,043.60 = 219,701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,362.40x = 368,043.60 × 219,701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,362.40x = 80,859,767,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,859,767,789.76/245,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,552.40

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