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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,194.82, 367,782.24 and 85,307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,194.82, 367,782.24 and 85,307.35 is: 127,957.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,194.82 : 367,782.24 = 85,307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,194.82/367,782.24 = 85,307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,194.82x = 367,782.24 × 85,307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,194.82x = 31,374,528,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,374,528,826.06/245,194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,957.55

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