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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,324.20, 367,986.30 and 76,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,324.20, 367,986.30 and 76,858.60 is: 115,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,324.20 : 367,986.30 = 76,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,324.20/367,986.30 = 76,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,324.20x = 367,986.30 × 76,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,324.20x = 28,282,911,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,282,911,837.18/245,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,287.90

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