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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,240.76, 367,887.06 and 104,961.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,240.76, 367,887.06 and 104,961.72 is: 157,453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,240.76 : 367,887.06 = 104,961.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,240.76/367,887.06 = 104,961.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,240.76x = 367,887.06 × 104,961.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,240.76x = 38,614,058,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614,058,583.34/245,240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,453.67

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