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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,106.10, 367,659.15 and 78,894.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,106.10, 367,659.15 and 78,894.10 is: 118,341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,106.10 : 367,659.15 = 78,894.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,106.10/367,659.15 = 78,894.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,106.10x = 367,659.15 × 78,894.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,106.10x = 29,006,137,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,006,137,746.02/245,106.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,341.15

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