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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,534.37, 368,176.96 and 112,300.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,534.37, 368,176.96 and 112,300.46 is: 168,393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,534.37 : 368,176.96 = 112,300.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,534.37/368,176.96 = 112,300.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,534.37x = 368,176.96 × 112,300.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,534.37x = 41,346,441,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346,441,969.40/245,534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,393.70

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