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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,905.80, 368,858.70 and 219,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,905.80, 368,858.70 and 219,640.20 is: 329,460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,905.80 : 368,858.70 = 219,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,905.80/368,858.70 = 219,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,905.80x = 368,858.70 × 219,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,905.80x = 81,016,198,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,016,198,639.74/245,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,460.30

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