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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,903.40, 369,200.70 and 152,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,903.40, 369,200.70 and 152,591.40 is: 229,101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,903.40 : 369,200.70 = 152,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,903.40/369,200.70 = 152,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,903.40x = 369,200.70 × 152,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,903.40x = 56,336,851,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,336,851,693.98/245,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,101.56

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