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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,329.75, 367,994.63 and 79,117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,329.75, 367,994.63 and 79,117.75 is: 118,676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,329.75 : 367,994.63 = 79,117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,329.75/367,994.63 = 79,117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,329.75x = 367,994.63 × 79,117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,329.75x = 29,114,907,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114,907,137.68/245,329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,676.63

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