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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,655.20, 368,871.60 and 186,557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,655.20, 368,871.60 and 186,557.60 is: 280,131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,655.20 : 368,871.60 = 186,557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,655.20/368,871.60 = 186,557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,655.20x = 368,871.60 × 186,557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,655.20x = 68,815,800,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,815,800,404.16/245,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,131.67

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