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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,846.80, 368,770.20 and 235,478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,846.80, 368,770.20 and 235,478.80 is: 353,218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,846.80 : 368,770.20 = 235,478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,846.80/368,770.20 = 235,478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,846.80x = 368,770.20 × 235,478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,846.80x = 86,837,564,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,837,564,171.76/245,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,218.20

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