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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,990.80, 368,986.20 and 121,574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,990.80, 368,986.20 and 121,574.80 is: 182,362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,990.80 : 368,986.20 = 121,574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,990.80/368,986.20 = 121,574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,990.80x = 368,986.20 × 121,574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,990.80x = 44,859,423,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,859,423,467.76/245,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,362.20

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