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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,617.80, 368,426.70 and 183,409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,617.80, 368,426.70 and 183,409.80 is: 275,114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,617.80 : 368,426.70 = 183,409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,617.80/368,426.70 = 183,409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,617.80x = 368,426.70 × 183,409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,617.80x = 67,573,067,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,573,067,361.66/245,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,114.70

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