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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,856.80, 368,785.20 and 245,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,856.80, 368,785.20 and 245,856.80 is: 368,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,856.80 : 368,785.20 = 245,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,856.80/368,785.20 = 245,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,856.80x = 368,785.20 × 245,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,856.80x = 90,668,349,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,668,349,159.36/245,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,785.20

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