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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,726.08, 339,206.59 and 165,200.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,726.08, 339,206.59 and 165,200.29 is: 228,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,726.08 : 339,206.59 = 165,200.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,726.08/339,206.59 = 165,200.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,726.08x = 339,206.59 × 165,200.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,726.08x = 56,037,027,037.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,037,027,037.91/245,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,046.72

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