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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,998.80, 368,998.20 and 133,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,998.80, 368,998.20 and 133,732.80 is: 200,599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,998.80 : 368,998.20 = 133,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,998.80/368,998.20 = 133,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,998.80x = 368,998.20 × 133,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,998.80x = 49,347,162,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,347,162,480.96/245,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,599.20

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