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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,433.70, 368,366.55 and 145,468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,433.70, 368,366.55 and 145,468.90 is: 218,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,433.70 : 368,366.55 = 145,468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,433.70/368,366.55 = 145,468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,433.70x = 368,366.55 × 145,468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,433.70x = 53,585,876,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,585,876,825.30/245,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,331.37

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