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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,407, 368,196.90 and 120,835.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,407, 368,196.90 and 120,835.48 is: 181,295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,407 : 368,196.90 = 120,835.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,407/368,196.90 = 120,835.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,407x = 368,196.90 × 120,835.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,407x = 44,491,249,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,491,249,146.01/245,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,295.76

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