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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,449.43, 368,178.74 and 76,966.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,449.43, 368,178.74 and 76,966.06 is: 115,450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,449.43 : 368,178.74 = 76,966.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,449.43/368,178.74 = 76,966.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,449.43x = 368,178.74 × 76,966.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,449.43x = 28,337,266,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,337,266,993.56/245,449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,450.53

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