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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,056.40, 367,584.60 and 104,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,056.40, 367,584.60 and 104,829.20 is: 157,243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,056.40 : 367,584.60 = 104,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,056.40/367,584.60 = 104,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,056.40x = 367,584.60 × 104,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,056.40x = 38,533,599,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,533,599,550.32/245,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,243.80

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