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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,896.80, 368,845.20 and 219,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,896.80, 368,845.20 and 219,631.20 is: 329,446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,896.80 : 368,845.20 = 219,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,896.80/368,845.20 = 219,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,896.80x = 368,845.20 × 219,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,896.80x = 81,009,913,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,009,913,890.24/245,896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,446.80

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