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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,512.80, 368,269.20 and 183,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,512.80, 368,269.20 and 183,304.80 is: 274,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,512.80 : 368,269.20 = 183,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,512.80/368,269.20 = 183,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,512.80x = 368,269.20 × 183,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,512.80x = 67,505,512,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,505,512,052.16/245,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,957.20

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