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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,533.35, 368,175.48 and 112,299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,533.35, 368,175.48 and 112,299.47 is: 168,392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,533.35 : 368,175.48 = 112,299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,533.35/368,175.48 = 112,299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,533.35x = 368,175.48 × 112,299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,533.35x = 41,345,909,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,345,909,430.12/245,533.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,392.23

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