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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,450.80, 368,176.20 and 127,352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,450.80, 368,176.20 and 127,352.80 is: 191,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,450.80 : 368,176.20 = 127,352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,450.80/368,176.20 = 127,352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,450.80x = 368,176.20 × 127,352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,450.80x = 46,888,269,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888,269,963.36/245,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,029.20

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