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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,438.46, 368,157.24 and 67,944.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,438.46, 368,157.24 and 67,944.96 is: 101,917.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,438.46 : 368,157.24 = 67,944.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,438.46/368,157.24 = 67,944.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,438.46x = 368,157.24 × 67,944.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,438.46x = 25,014,428,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,014,428,945.51/245,438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,917.32

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