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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,784.75, 368,301.57 and 165,525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,784.75, 368,301.57 and 165,525.95 is: 248,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,784.75 : 368,301.57 = 165,525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,784.75/368,301.57 = 165,525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,784.75x = 368,301.57 × 165,525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,784.75x = 60,963,467,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,963,467,260.74/245,784.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,036.00

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