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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,522.08, 368,578.14 and 166,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,522.08, 368,578.14 and 166,396.24 is: 249,794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,522.08 : 368,578.14 = 166,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,522.08/368,578.14 = 166,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,522.08x = 368,578.14 × 166,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,522.08x = 61,330,016,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,330,016,642.19/245,522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,794.30

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