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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,787.40, 368,681.10 and 244,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,787.40, 368,681.10 and 244,232.20 is: 366,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,787.40 : 368,681.10 = 244,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,787.40/368,681.10 = 244,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,787.40x = 368,681.10 × 244,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,787.40x = 90,043,796,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,043,796,151.42/245,787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,348.30

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