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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,995.12, 369,109.32 and 146,352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,995.12, 369,109.32 and 146,352.16 is: 219,597.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,995.12 : 369,109.32 = 146,352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,995.12/369,109.32 = 146,352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,995.12x = 369,109.32 × 146,352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,995.12x = 54,019,946,258.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019,946,258.13/245,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,597.63

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