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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,688.24, 368,511.12 and 149,600.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,688.24, 368,511.12 and 149,600.64 is: 224,388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,688.24 : 368,511.12 = 149,600.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,688.24/368,511.12 = 149,600.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,688.24x = 368,511.12 × 149,600.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,688.24x = 55,129,499,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,129,499,399.12/245,688.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,388.03

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