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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,440.80, 368,161.20 and 241,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,440.80, 368,161.20 and 241,941.60 is: 362,912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,440.80 : 368,161.20 = 241,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,440.80/368,161.20 = 241,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,440.80x = 368,161.20 × 241,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,440.80x = 89,073,509,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,073,509,785.92/245,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,912.40

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