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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,371.55, 368,060.96 and 161,667.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,371.55, 368,060.96 and 161,667.77 is: 242,504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,371.55 : 368,060.96 = 161,667.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,371.55/368,060.96 = 161,667.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,371.55x = 368,060.96 × 161,667.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,371.55x = 59,503,593,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,503,593,191.12/245,371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,504.05

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