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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,530.35, 368,170.98 and 112,296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,530.35, 368,170.98 and 112,296.47 is: 168,387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,530.35 : 368,170.98 = 112,296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,530.35/368,170.98 = 112,296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,530.35x = 368,170.98 × 112,296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,530.35x = 41,344,299,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,344,299,569.59/245,530.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,387.74

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