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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,503.44, 368,255.52 and 74,726.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,503.44, 368,255.52 and 74,726.64 is: 112,090.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,503.44 : 368,255.52 = 74,726.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,503.44/368,255.52 = 74,726.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,503.44x = 368,255.52 × 74,726.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,503.44x = 27,518,497,671.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518,497,671.05/245,503.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,090.07

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