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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,882.40, 367,948.80 and 170,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,882.40, 367,948.80 and 170,649.60 is: 255,367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,882.40 : 367,948.80 = 170,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,882.40/367,948.80 = 170,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,882.40x = 367,948.80 × 170,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,882.40x = 62,790,315,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,790,315,540.48/245,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,367.26

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