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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,525.52, 368,296.20 and 68,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,525.52, 368,296.20 and 68,034.24 is: 102,053.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,525.52 : 368,296.20 = 68,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,525.52/368,296.20 = 68,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,525.52x = 368,296.20 × 68,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,525.52x = 25,056,752,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,056,752,061.89/245,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,053.55

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