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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,188.96, 367,783.52 and 78,976.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,188.96, 367,783.52 and 78,976.96 is: 118,465.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,188.96 : 367,783.52 = 78,976.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,188.96/367,783.52 = 78,976.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,188.96x = 367,783.52 × 78,976.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,188.96x = 29,046,424,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,046,424,347.70/245,188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,465.47

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