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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,787.95, 368,306.33 and 165,529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,787.95, 368,306.33 and 165,529.13 is: 248,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,787.95 : 368,306.33 = 165,529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,787.95/368,306.33 = 165,529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,787.95x = 368,306.33 × 165,529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,787.95x = 60,965,423,709.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,965,423,709.22/245,787.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,040.73

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