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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,991.80, 368,987.70 and 133,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,991.80, 368,987.70 and 133,725.80 is: 200,588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,991.80 : 368,987.70 = 133,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,991.80/368,987.70 = 133,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,991.80x = 368,987.70 × 133,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,991.80x = 49,343,175,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,343,175,372.66/245,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,588.70

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