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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,518.20, 368,512.20 and 127,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,518.20, 368,512.20 and 127,274.40 is: 191,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,518.20 : 368,512.20 = 127,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,518.20/368,512.20 = 127,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,518.20x = 368,512.20 × 127,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,518.20x = 46,902,169,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,902,169,147.68/245,518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,033.37

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