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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,760.16, 368,743.92 and 146,110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,760.16, 368,743.92 and 146,110.72 is: 219,227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,760.16 : 368,743.92 = 146,110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,760.16/368,743.92 = 146,110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,760.16x = 368,743.92 × 146,110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,760.16x = 53,877,439,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,877,439,646.82/245,760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,227.72

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