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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,749.44, 368,558.40 and 151,566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,749.44, 368,558.40 and 151,566.24 is: 227,308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,749.44 : 368,558.40 = 151,566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,749.44/368,558.40 = 151,566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,749.44x = 368,558.40 × 151,566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,749.44x = 55,861,010,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,861,010,908.42/245,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,308.80

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