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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,421.44, 368,140.38 and 67,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,421.44, 368,140.38 and 67,913.60 is: 101,872.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,421.44 : 368,140.38 = 67,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,421.44/368,140.38 = 67,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,421.44x = 368,140.38 × 67,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,421.44x = 25,001,738,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,001,738,511.17/245,421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,872.67

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