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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,506.20, 368,259.30 and 127,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,506.20, 368,259.30 and 127,213.80 is: 190,820.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,506.20 : 368,259.30 = 127,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,506.20/368,259.30 = 127,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,506.20x = 368,259.30 × 127,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,506.20x = 46,847,664,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,847,664,938.34/245,506.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,820.70

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