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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,360.28, 368,040.39 and 79,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,360.28, 368,040.39 and 79,148.28 is: 118,722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,360.28 : 368,040.39 = 79,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,360.28/368,040.39 = 79,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,360.28x = 368,040.39 × 79,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,360.28x = 29,129,763,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,129,763,839.03/245,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,722.41

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