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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,791.80, 368,298.90 and 206,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,791.80, 368,298.90 and 206,134.20 is: 308,875.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,791.80 : 368,298.90 = 206,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,791.80/368,298.90 = 206,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,791.80x = 368,298.90 × 206,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,791.80x = 75,918,999,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,918,999,112.38/245,791.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,875.23

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