Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,176, 367,764 and 78,964
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 245,176, 367,764 and 78,964 is: 118,446
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,176 : 367,764 = 78,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,176/367,764 = 78,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,176x = 367,764 × 78,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,176x = 29,040,116,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,040,116,496/245,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,446
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