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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,505.72, 368,269.02 and 68,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,505.72, 368,269.02 and 68,008.44 is: 102,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,505.72 : 368,269.02 = 68,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,505.72/368,269.02 = 68,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,505.72x = 368,269.02 × 68,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,505.72x = 25,045,401,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045,401,550.53/245,505.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,015.55

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