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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,295.86, 367,635.99 and 104,889.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,295.86, 367,635.99 and 104,889.38 is: 157,202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,295.86 : 367,635.99 = 104,889.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,295.86/367,635.99 = 104,889.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,295.86x = 367,635.99 × 104,889.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,295.86x = 38,561,111,056.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,561,111,056.79/245,295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,202.45

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