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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,727.40, 367,899.90 and 220,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,727.40, 367,899.90 and 220,844.20 is: 330,645.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,727.40 : 367,899.90 = 220,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,727.40/367,899.90 = 220,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,727.40x = 367,899.90 × 220,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,727.40x = 81,248,559,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,248,559,095.58/245,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,645.09

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