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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,438.20, 367,941.30 and 166,295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,438.20, 367,941.30 and 166,295.80 is: 249,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,438.20 : 367,941.30 = 166,295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,438.20/367,941.30 = 166,295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,438.20x = 367,941.30 × 166,295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,438.20x = 61,187,092,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,187,092,836.54/245,438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,297.35

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