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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,545.10, 604,206.45 and 245,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,545.10, 604,206.45 and 245,081.10 is: 367,858.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,545.10 : 604,206.45 = 245,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,545.10/604,206.45 = 245,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,545.10x = 604,206.45 × 245,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,545.10x = 148,079,581,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,079,581,393.10/402,545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,858.36

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