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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,616.44, 368,194.62 and 223,704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,616.44, 368,194.62 and 223,704.32 is: 335,346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,616.44 : 368,194.62 = 223,704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,616.44/368,194.62 = 223,704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,616.44x = 368,194.62 × 223,704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,616.44x = 82,366,727,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,366,727,094.76/245,616.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,346.96

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