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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,788.26, 368,306.82 and 165,529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,788.26, 368,306.82 and 165,529.46 is: 248,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,788.26 : 368,306.82 = 165,529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,788.26/368,306.82 = 165,529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,788.26x = 368,306.82 × 165,529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,788.26x = 60,965,627,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,965,627,187.38/245,788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,041.25

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