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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,788.95, 368,307.82 and 165,530.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,788.95, 368,307.82 and 165,530.13 is: 248,042.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,788.95 : 368,307.82 = 165,530.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,788.95/368,307.82 = 165,530.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,788.95x = 368,307.82 × 165,530.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,788.95x = 60,966,041,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,966,041,324.62/245,788.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,042.24

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