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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,526.74, 367,648.37 and 230,561.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,526.74, 367,648.37 and 230,561.29 is: 345,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,526.74 : 367,648.37 = 230,561.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,526.74/367,648.37 = 230,561.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,526.74x = 367,648.37 × 230,561.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,526.74x = 84,765,480,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,765,480,556.93/245,526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,239.30

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