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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,419.70, 367,913.55 and 166,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,419.70, 367,913.55 and 166,277.30 is: 249,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,419.70 : 367,913.55 = 166,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,419.70/367,913.55 = 166,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,419.70x = 367,913.55 × 166,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,419.70x = 61,175,671,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,175,671,727.42/245,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,269.61

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