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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,048.40, 367,572.60 and 104,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,048.40, 367,572.60 and 104,821.20 is: 157,231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,048.40 : 367,572.60 = 104,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,048.40/367,572.60 = 104,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,048.40x = 367,572.60 × 104,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,048.40x = 38,529,401,019.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,529,401,019.12/245,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,231.80

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