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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,521.36, 368,297.61 and 77,048.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,521.36, 368,297.61 and 77,048.33 is: 115,577.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,521.36 : 368,297.61 = 77,048.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,521.36/368,297.61 = 77,048.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,521.36x = 368,297.61 × 77,048.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,521.36x = 28,376,715,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,376,715,044.19/245,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,577.38

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