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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,912.80, 368,869.20 and 135,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,912.80, 368,869.20 and 135,320.80 is: 202,981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,912.80 : 368,869.20 = 135,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,912.80/368,869.20 = 135,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,912.80x = 368,869.20 × 135,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,912.80x = 49,915,675,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,915,675,239.36/245,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,981.20

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