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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,424.52, 368,093.58 and 65,512.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,424.52, 368,093.58 and 65,512.18 is: 98,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,424.52 : 368,093.58 = 65,512.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,424.52/368,093.58 = 65,512.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,424.52x = 368,093.58 × 65,512.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,424.52x = 24,114,612,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,114,612,869.80/245,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,256.74

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