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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,614.44, 368,191.62 and 223,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,614.44, 368,191.62 and 223,702.32 is: 335,343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,614.44 : 368,191.62 = 223,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,614.44/368,191.62 = 223,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,614.44x = 368,191.62 × 223,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,614.44x = 82,365,319,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,365,319,598.56/245,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,343.96

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