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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,514.80, 368,272.20 and 183,306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,514.80, 368,272.20 and 183,306.80 is: 274,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,514.80 : 368,272.20 = 183,306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,514.80/368,272.20 = 183,306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,514.80x = 368,272.20 × 183,306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,514.80x = 67,506,798,510.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,506,798,510.96/245,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,960.20

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