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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,364.30, 368,046.45 and 230,849.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,364.30, 368,046.45 and 230,849.10 is: 346,273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,364.30 : 368,046.45 = 230,849.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,364.30/368,046.45 = 230,849.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,364.30x = 368,046.45 × 230,849.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,364.30x = 84,963,191,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,963,191,740.70/245,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,273.65

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