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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,084.40, 367,626.60 and 104,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,084.40, 367,626.60 and 104,857.20 is: 157,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,084.40 : 367,626.60 = 104,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,084.40/367,626.60 = 104,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,084.40x = 367,626.60 × 104,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,084.40x = 38,548,295,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,548,295,921.52/245,084.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,285.80

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