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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,356.16, 368,001.83 and 85,397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,356.16, 368,001.83 and 85,397.76 is: 128,085.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,356.16 : 368,001.83 = 85,397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,356.16/368,001.83 = 85,397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,356.16x = 368,001.83 × 85,397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,356.16x = 31,426,532,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,426,532,171.40/245,356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,085.36

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