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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,230.36, 367,537.74 and 104,823.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,230.36, 367,537.74 and 104,823.88 is: 157,104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,230.36 : 367,537.74 = 104,823.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,230.36/367,537.74 = 104,823.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,230.36x = 367,537.74 × 104,823.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,230.36x = 38,526,731,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,526,731,953.23/245,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,104.25

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