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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,484.20, 338,327.76 and 181,711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,484.20, 338,327.76 and 181,711.28 is: 250,435.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,484.20 : 338,327.76 = 181,711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,484.20/338,327.76 = 181,711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,484.20x = 338,327.76 × 181,711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,484.20x = 61,477,970,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,477,970,329.13/245,484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,435.55

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