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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,281.62, 367,968.06 and 85,350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,281.62, 367,968.06 and 85,350.90 is: 128,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,281.62 : 367,968.06 = 85,350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,281.62/367,968.06 = 85,350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,281.62x = 367,968.06 × 85,350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,281.62x = 31,406,405,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,406,405,092.25/245,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,042.23

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