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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,488.52, 368,069.67 and 95,742.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,488.52, 368,069.67 and 95,742.81 is: 143,550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,488.52 : 368,069.67 = 95,742.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,488.52/368,069.67 = 95,742.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,488.52x = 368,069.67 × 95,742.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,488.52x = 35,240,024,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,240,024,481.57/245,488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,550.60

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