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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,016.63, 367,447.19 and 78,765.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,016.63, 367,447.19 and 78,765.75 is: 118,123.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,016.63 : 367,447.19 = 78,765.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,016.63/367,447.19 = 78,765.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,016.63x = 367,447.19 × 78,765.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,016.63x = 28,942,253,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,942,253,111.91/245,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,123.63

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