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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,342.85, 367,796.16 and 95,548.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,342.85, 367,796.16 and 95,548.53 is: 143,237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,342.85 : 367,796.16 = 95,548.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,342.85/367,796.16 = 95,548.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,342.85x = 367,796.16 × 95,548.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,342.85x = 35,142,382,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142,382,427.64/245,342.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,237.85

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