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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,534.40, 367,912.80 and 156,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,534.40, 367,912.80 and 156,628.80 is: 234,695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,534.40 : 367,912.80 = 156,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,534.40/367,912.80 = 156,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,534.40x = 367,912.80 × 156,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,534.40x = 57,625,740,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,625,740,368.64/245,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,695.18

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