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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,516.27, 368,272.78 and 63,146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,516.27, 368,272.78 and 63,146.79 is: 94,719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,516.27 : 368,272.78 = 63,146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,516.27/368,272.78 = 63,146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,516.27x = 368,272.78 × 63,146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,516.27x = 23,255,243,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255,243,743.51/245,516.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,719.77

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