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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,836.80, 368,755.20 and 135,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,836.80, 368,755.20 and 135,244.80 is: 202,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,836.80 : 368,755.20 = 135,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,836.80/368,755.20 = 135,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,836.80x = 368,755.20 × 135,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,836.80x = 49,872,223,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,872,223,272.96/245,836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,867.20

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