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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,551.20, 368,326.80 and 166,819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,551.20, 368,326.80 and 166,819.20 is: 250,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,551.20 : 368,326.80 = 166,819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,551.20/368,326.80 = 166,819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,551.20x = 368,326.80 × 166,819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,551.20x = 61,443,982,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,443,982,114.56/245,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,228.80

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