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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,852.61, 368,842.30 and 133,503.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,852.61, 368,842.30 and 133,503.99 is: 200,290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,852.61 : 368,842.30 = 133,503.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,852.61/368,842.30 = 133,503.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,852.61x = 368,842.30 × 133,503.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,852.61x = 49,241,918,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,241,918,397.02/245,852.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,290.40

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