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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,401.80, 368,102.70 and 150,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,401.80, 368,102.70 and 150,923.40 is: 226,385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,401.80 : 368,102.70 = 150,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,401.80/368,102.70 = 150,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,401.80x = 368,102.70 × 150,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,401.80x = 55,555,311,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,555,311,033.18/245,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,385.10

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